Box Score Springfield, Mo. – Men's basketball gave #4 Drury everything they could handle Saturday evening but eventually fell 81-71 after a big second half from the Panthers.
The Griffons had a 41-36 lead over the Panthers in the first half hitting on 65% of their shots and hitting five three-pointers.
Ryan Devers scored 10 in the first half for the Griffons.
Drury came out in the second half and eventually took the lead and held it the rest of the way. They were able to hit 15 of their 22 free throws in the second half to help claim the victory.
Missouri Western was led by three players in double-figures.
Ryan Devers had 18 points including four three-pointers. Also,
Currie Byrd and
Kevin Thomas had 14 and 11 respectively for MWSU. As a team the Griffons hit eight three-pointers on the night but only converted on 7-12 free throws in the game.
The Griffons fall to 2-3 on the year and will return home Monday, Dec. 1 against Hannibal-LaGrange College at 7 p.m.
