ST. JOSEPH – Griffon men’s basketball (3-11, 1-6 MIAA) fell to Central Missouri (13-2, 5-1 MIAA) at the MWSU Fieldhouse. Missouri Western cut the Mule lead down to four points two different times with less than two minutes remaining in the game.

TJ Evans connected on a four point play with 1:21 left in the game to allow MWSU to cut it to four points. UCM rattled off three straight points at the free-throw line to push the lead back to seven points.

Trey Brown answered for the Griffons with a three pointer with 43 seconds remaining. However, it wouldn’t be enough for Missouri Western as the Mules hit free-throws down the stretch to pull away.

It is the fifth consecutive loss for MWSU and fifth straight win for Central Missouri.

NOTABLES
– Trey Brown scored in double-figures for the third consecutive game

– Cole Clearman and TJ Evans each had three assists for Missouri Western

– MWSU has a 7-0 run with 1:21 left in the game to cut the lead to four points, it was the longest run the Griffons had in the game

– Central Missouri shot 50 percent from the field, the second highest by a MWSU opponent this season

– UCM’s Jakob Lowrence recorded a double-double

UP NEXT
Missouri Western stays at home on Monday, Jan. 15 against Southwest Baptist (9-6). Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m.

— MWSU Athletics —