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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. - Missouri Western is 3-4 on the year and looks to remain perfect at home against Baptist Bible. The Griffons opened up conference play last Saturday at Fort Hays State University but fell by a score of 90-78. Three players scored in double-figures with Ryan Devers leading the way with 21 points and seven assists followed by Cortrez Colbert and Kevin Thomas with 12 points and 11 points respectively.
 
MWSU is allowing 70 points per game this season, placing them fifth in the MIAA. Offensively, the Griffons average 68.4 points per game while shooting 41% from the field and converting on 32% of their three-point field goals. Through the first seven games of the season the Griffons have a +2.0 rebounding margin over their opponents.
 
Ryan Devers leads the team with 12.9 points per game this season but through his last three games, has put up an average of 19.6 points per game. The other Griffon scoring in double-figures is Kevin Thomas, scoring 10.3 points per game and grabbing five rebounds per game. MWSU continues to get solid production out of the freshmen trio of Currie Byrd, Seth Bonifas and Cole Clearman, combining to score on average 20.9 points and 9.8 rebounds per game.
 
BAPTIST BIBLE COLLEGE
Baptist Bible holds a 4-1 record this year. They are coming off a 105-78 win over Calvary Bible College on Dec. 6. The Patriots are led by Mark Hedger a MWSU graduate.
 
The Patriots have three players averaging double-figures. Cody Allhands averages 16.2 points per game while James Grubbs and Jordan Epling each add 14.6 and 10.2 respectively. BBC is led in rebounding by James Grubbs with 8.6 and Skyler Baker with 7.4 rebounds per game.
 
As a team, they are putting up 86.6 points per game, converting on 46% of their field goals. The Patriots have been averaging 35.6 rebounds per game and hold a +2.4 margin in that category. BBC is averaging 14.4 assist and is collecting 12.2 steals per game.
 
MEN'S & WOMEN'S BASKETBALL HOST FIRST CONFERENCE GAMES
Thursday, Dec. 18th - Northeastern State 5:30 & 7:30
Saturday, Dec. 20th - Central Oklahoma 1:30 & 3:30
 
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