ST. CHARLES, MO — The Missouri Western men’s basketball team hung tough but didn’t quite have the firepower against one of the MIAA conference’s top teams.

The Griffons shot just 32.2% from the field in a 66-57 at Lindenwood Saturday.  Western held a 45-43 lead midway through the 2nd half, but the Lions used a 13-0 run to pull ahead for good.  Senior Cortrez Colbert and freshman Cole Clearman led Western with 19 and 18 points respectively, and were the only two MWSU players in double figures.  Lindenwood shot 50% as a team and had a balanced offensive attack.

The Griffons fall to 9-10 overall and 5-7 in the MIAA, while Lindenwood improves to 14-7 and 9-3 in conference play.

Missouri Western returns to action Wednesday when they host Northwest Missouri State at 7:30 p.m.

— MWSU Sports Information —