WARRENSBURG, Mo. – In a game that mirrored the earlier women’s contest, with the opposite result for Missouri Western, the Griffon Men fell 74-59 at No. 12 Central Missouri to drop to 2-5 overall and 0-1 in the MIAA.

Central Missouri opened the game on an incredible 26-2 run. The Mules didn’t miss a field goal until almost seven minutes into the game. Missouri Western didn’t make a field goal until seven minutes into the game. For the game, Missouri Western shot 35.5 percent from the field, 26.7 percent from three-point range. Most statistical categories were close between the two teams other than shooting percentage and bench points. Central Missouri got 45 points out of its non-starters to 21 from Missouri Western.

Aaron Emmanuel finished with a second consecutive double-double on 12 points and a career-high 13 rebounds. Kevin Thomas added 12 points and five rebounds for Missouri Western. Trey Sampson scored 11.

Missouri Western stays on the road this week with a trip to Southwest Baptist on Saturday.

— MWSU Athletics —