Central Oklahoma built a second half lead that was too much for the Missouri Western women’s basketball team to overcome on the way to a 79-64 loss to the Bronchos Saturday afternoon in the fieldhouse.

The loss dropped MWSU to 6-3 on the season and 1-2 in MIAA play.

The Bronchos made just one more field goal than the Griffons in their 15-point win. The difference was at the free throw line where Central Oklahoma took 30 foul shots to just 11 for the Griffons. UCO went 26-30 from the line with the Griffons finishing 8-11. UCO also outrebounded the Griffons, 38-28 and held MWSU to 39 percent from the field.

Chelsea Dewey led the Griffons with 20 points followed by Sarafina Handy’s 19. Mariah Jordan pulled down four rebounds, the most of any Griffon. Dewey also claimed five of the Griffons 12 total steals.

Missouri Western now gets a breather, not playing again until Jan. 3 when they travel to Washburn.

— MWSU Sports Information —