Box Score TOPEKA, Kan. – The Missouri Western Men's Basketball struggled to find much offensively in an 85-60 loss at Washburn Saturday night.

The Griffons shot just 37 percent from the field and managed just 18 first half points. The team dropped to 5-6 on the year and 1-3 in MIAA play. Washburn jumped out to a 10-2 lead and never looked back, finishing with a 54 percent field goal shooting percentage. The Ichabods led the entire way, leading by as many as 32 points.
Cole Clearman led the Griffons with a career-high 19 points. Cortrez Colbert was limited to 12 points on 3-10 shooting. Keven Thomas led the Griffons with eight rebounds.

Missouri Western will look to get back to .500 when they travel to Nebraska-Kearney on Monday. The Griffons play their first home game of 2015 on Thursday when they host Emporia State.