EDMOND, Oklahoma – The No. 2-ranked Northwest Missouri State University men’s basketball team moved to 14-0 and 4-0 in MIAA play with a 78-67 road win over Central Oklahoma at the Hamilton Field House Saturday.

Senior Joey Witthus carried the offensive load as he recorded a career-high 34 points. Witthus was 10-of-16 from the field and 11-of-12 from the free throw line. Witthus scored 26 of his 34 in the second half.

Central Oklahoma held Northwest to less than 80 points for the first time in 10 games this season. Northwest was held to a season-low five three-pointers.

The Bearcats will be in action against Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at home against the Emporia State Hornets.

NOTES: Northwest tallied 13 steals and only turned the ball over seven times, including only two miscues in the second half … Northwest out-scored UCO in the paint, 44-26 … Northwest enjoyed a 16-2 scoring edge in points off turnovers.

— Northwest Athletics —