ST. JOSEPH – Griffon Men’s Basketball (5-6, 0-2 MIAA) lost its second game of the MIAA conference schedule 79-68 to Lincoln (5-3, 1-1 MIAA) on Saturday afternoon. The Griffons outscored the Blue Tigers 43-34 in the second half, but it was not enough to overcome a 20-point halftime deficit.

NOTABLES

• The Griffons struggled to slow down the Lincoln offense in the first half. The Blue Tigers shot 59 percent and went 5-10 from three.
• Lincoln closed the half on a 15-5 run to take a 20-point lead into halftime.
• The Griffons were able to cut the Lincoln lead to single digits with just over one minute remaining after back-to-back three’s from Tyus Millhollin and Lavon Hightower.
• Missouri Western shot a season-high 34 three pointers on Saturday.
• The Blue Tigers shot 59 percent from the field in the win, the second-most by a Griffon opponent this season.
• The Griffons outrebounded Lincoln 19-18 in the second half.

LEADERS

• Lavon Hightower scored a game-high 24 points, his fourth game this season with at least 20.
• Tyree Martin led all players with eight rebounds.
• Bryan Hudson also scored in double-figures, finishing with 12 points on 50 percent shooting.
• Tyus Millhollin added nine points, four assists, and three steals.

UP NEXT

• Missouri Western will host Rockhurst (5-3, 1-1 GLVC) in its next game on Dec. 19.
• The Hawks topped Benedictine (Kan.) in 75-69 in their last game.

— MWSU Athletics —