ST. JOSEPH – The Missouri Western men’s basketball team dropped to 0-4 on the season after an 81-63 loss to Lake Superior State Monday night in the MWSU Fieldhouse.

Cole Clearman tied a career high with 25 points, leading scorers in the game. The junior added six rebounds and four assists for the Griffons. But, Clearman’s scoring wasn’t enough for his team which shot 36 percent from the field, 27 percent from three-point range and 65 percent at the free throw line.

Missouri Western was competitive on the glass, pulling down 39 rebounds to Lake Superior State’s 40. Cold shooting from long range really hurt the Griffons, making just eight of 30 attempts from behind the arc.

Jason Jones scored 10 points for the Griffons and Joe Hamilton’s seven rebounds paced the team.

The Griffons head across the state later this week for the Marriott St. Louis Airport Classic. Missouri Western plays Maryville University on Friday at 5:15 p.m. and host UMSL on Saturday at 3 p.m.