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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. - In a something's got to give battle, Missouri Western Men's Basketball hosts Central Oklahoma Saturday in the fieldhouse. The Griffons have yet to lose at home this season, posting a 5-0 record in the fieldhouse. The Bronchos are perfect in MIAA play coming off an upset win at No. 3 Central Missouri on Thursday. It's the Griffons last game of 2014 and last home game until Jan. 8. 

THE GRIFFONS
Missouri Western climbed back over .500 and evened its MIAA record with an 83-78 overtime win over Northeastern State on Thursday night. It was the Griffons first overtime game since defeating No. 15 Fort Hays last December. 

Cortrez Colbert led the team Thursday with 25 points and is now averaging 11. 4 points per game to lead active players. Freshman Currie Byrd climbed into the team leadin in rebounds at 5.2 per game after pulling down six boards against the RiverHawks. 

As a team, Missouri Western is outscoring opponents 73-69 while shooting 44 percent from the field, 34 percent from behind the arc and 64 percent at the foul line. 

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA BRONCHOS
The Bronchos sit alone atop the MIAA standings after handing defending national champion and No. 3 ranked Central Missouri their first regular seas
on loss since January. The 72-57 win snapped the Mules 16-game winning streak and a 33-game undefeated run in Warrensburg. 

Central Oklhoma shoots 51 percent from the field, outscoring opponents by more than 15 points per game. Mahion Jones leads
 the team with 15.5 points per game and is one of four Bronchos averaging double figures. 

LAST YEAR'S MEETINGS
MWSU 75, UCO 92 at Edmond, Okla. on 12/21/2013
Adarius Fulton tied a career high with 23 points but the Griffons struggled to stop the Central Oklahoma offense. Ryan Devers scored 15 points and also dished out four assist in the game. The Bronchos dominated the points in the paint scoring 46 to the Griffons 22 and had 18 second chance points to MWSU's six.

MWSU 57, UCO 74 at Edmond, Okla. on 03/04/2014 (MIAA Tournament)
The Missouri Western Griffons scored 24 second half points, falling 74-57 against the Central Oklahoma Bronchos in the first round of the MIAA Tournament. The Griffons had three players score in double figures with Kalvin Balque, Ryan Devers and Charlie Marquardt finishing with 13, 13 and 11 respectively. The Griffons end the season with an 10-18 overall record.

UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER CONTEST
In the spirit of the Holiday season, two lucky fans will have a chance to win gift cards to Niche of Time Jewelry. Any fan wishing to particpate will step on to the court at halftime of the men's game and the rest of the crowd will determine the ugliest sweaters. First place receives a $50 gift card to Niche of Time with second place claiming a $25 card. 

Hy-Vee Cash Giveaway
Sign up at the student entrance for your chance to win $1000. The lucky contestant will have the opportunity to win at halftime of the men's game.