PITTSBURG, Kan. – The Missouri Western men’s basketball team continues to struggle away from home as they remain winless on the road this season after a 95-73 loss at Pittsburg State Wednesday night.

Missouri Western trailed by one, 30-29, with less than five minutes to go in the first half. Pittsburg State closed the half on a 14-2 run, taking a 44-31 lead to halftime. The run would continue into the second half as Pittsburg State stretched its lead to as many as 25 points. Missouri Western shot 39.7 percent from the field while Pittsburg State shot 55.8 percent.

Trey Sampson paced Missouri Western with 20 points. Aaraon Emmanuel scored 15 with six rebounds and four assists. Xavier Newson chipped in 11 points.

The loss dropped Missouri Western to 6-14 overall and 4-10 in the MIAA. The Griffons stay on the road this week with a trip to Missouri Southern in Joplin on Saturday.

— MWSU Athletics —