ST. JOSEPH – The Missouri Western Men’s Basketball team couldn’t outshoot Missouri Southern in an 85-72 loss Saturday in the MWSU Fieldhouse.

The Griffons shot 47.5 percent from the field for the game, but Missouri Southern bested the Griffons with a 57.1 field goal percentage. Missouri Western also went 3-17 from three-point range while Missouri Southern went 7-15 The Griffons were also hurt at the free throw line where Missouri Southern went to the line 32 times, making 22, three more than the 19 Missouri Western shot.

Aaron Emmanuel led Missouri Western with a career-high 23 points. The junior guard added five rebounds. Mataika Koyamainavure’s six rebounds led Missouri Western. He chipped in 11 points. Currie Byrd scored nine with four rebounds. Trey Sampson finished with five points and five assists.

The loss dropped Missouri Western to 3-7 overall and 1-3 in the MIAA. The Griffons will hit the road next weekend, playing at Lindenwood on Dec. 18 and at Lincoln on Dec. 20.

— MWSU Athletics —