GRIFFON MEN CAN'T OVERCOME ICHABODS DOWN THE STRETCH; FALL 64-55

Washburn sweeps season series; snaps 4-game skid in St. Joe

Reed Mells' career-high 17 points weren't enough for the Griffons to avoid a season sweep against Washburn.

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ST JOSEPH, Mo. – Will McNeill scored 10 of Washburn's (14-6, 8-4)last 13 points and put the game out of reach for the Missouri Western (7-12, 2-11) men, who fell 64-55 Saturday (Jan. 28) at the MWSU Fieldhouse.

Reed Mells paced Western with a career high, 17 points. Lavonte Douglas just missed his fourth double-double of the season, finishing with 14 points and nine rebounds. McNeill led all scorers with 26 for the Ichabods.

Western trailed by one with 2:55 remaining, but McNeill put it away for Washburn and ended the Bods' four game losing streak at the MWSU Fieldhouse.

A Mitchell Martin jumper gave the Ichabods a 32-21 lead going into the break. The Griffons shot 48 percent from the field and were led by Douglas' 10 points. Reed Mells chipped in nine first half points and TJ Johnson had seven.

Western athletics honored 150 student-athletes at halftime for their academic achievements. Western hosts #23 Fort Hays at the fieldhouse Monday, Jan. 30 at 7:30 p.m.

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