EDMOND, Okla. – Missouri Western Women’s Basketball (6-6, 1-2 MIAA) fell on the road to Central Oklahoma (11-2, 2-1 MIAA) on Thursday night. The Griffons took a one-point lead into the fourth quarter, but were outlasted in the final period and lost 69-56 to the Bronchos.

NOTABLES

• Both teams struggled offensively in the first quarter. The Bronchos outscored the Griffons 12-9 as both teams shot 33 percent from the field.
• Katrina Roenfeldt’s three pointer as time expired in the third capped off a 13-4 run for the Griffons, giving Missouri Western the 41-40 lead going into the final quarter.
• The Griffons shot 43 percent and forced five UCO turnovers in the third quarter.
• Missouri Western was unable to keep up with the Central Oklahoma offense in the final period. The Bronchos scored 29 points in the fourth quarter, going 6-8 from three.
• The Griffons shot 46 percent in the second half.

LEADERS

• Roenfeldt led the Griffons with 14 points on four made three-pointers.
• Jessica Davies finished with a team-high seven rebounds and 33 minutes.
• Brittany Atkins added 10 points and four boards.

UP NEXT

• Missouri Western will travel to Northeastern State (3-9, 0-3 MIAA) on Saturday.
• The RiverHawks lost to Northwest Missouri 62-59 at home on Thursday.

— MWSU Athletics —