EMPORIA, Kan. – The Missouri Western men’s basketball team lost its third straight game as they fell at Emporia State Saturday 67-66.  MWSU fell in the final seconds of the game as the Hornets’ Terrance Moore made a floater in the lane with 10 seconds remaining in the game.

The Griffons drop to 5-12 and 3-8 in the MIAA.

Western fell behind early in the first half shooting 45 percent from the field and trailing by nine at the half. Missouri Western cut into the lead early in the second half and they took the lead 10:28 remaining in the game on a Currie Byrd layup. The Griffons used a 13-0 in the second half to climb back into the game.

In the final minute, the Griffons allowed the Hornets to cut the lead to one-point on a Jay Temaat three-point field goal. The Griffons missed their shot on the other end and Terrance Moore converted on a floater in the lane with 10 seconds remaining. Aaron Emmanuel’s tough final shot fell short to win the game for MWSU.

Aaron Emmanuel was a bright spot for the Griffons racking up a triple-double including 14 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assist in the game. Three other Griffons scored in double-figures to help balance the scoring. Currie Byrd had 13 points, Trey Sampson scored 12 points and Mataika Koyamainavure tallied 10 points.

MWSU returns home on Thursday as they face off against Fort Hays State, starting at 3:30.

— MWSU Athletics —