ST. CHARLES, MO — Two days removed form their most disappointing loss of the season, the Missouri Western women’s basketball team answered with their most complete performance of the season.

The Griffons snapped a 17-game road losing streak with a dominating 87-59 victory at Lindenwood University on Saturday to even their record to 9-9 overall and 4-8 in MIAA conference play.

Five Griffons scored in double figures, led by LaQuintta Jefferson, who posted 21 of her game-high 23 points in the second half.  Jefferson was a perfect 9-9 from the field.  Mhykeah Baez chipped in a career-high 15 points,  while Sarafina Handy (14 points) Mili Koyamainavure (12 points) and Arianna Novak (10) also had hot hands for Western.

The Griffons, who led 38-31 at halftime, used a 26-4 run midway through the 2nd half to put the game  away.  They shot 67.9% in the 2nd half and 58.9% for the game.

The win comes two days after a 76-72 loss at Lincoln that saw the Griffons surrender a 13 point lead in the game’s final eight minutes.

The victory marks Missouri Western’s first true road win since November 23rd, 2013 at Rockhurst.

Missouri Western returns to action Wednesday when they host Northwest Missouri State at 5:30 pm.

— MWSU Sports Information —