Box Score ST. CHARLES, MO--Â Two days removed form their worst loss of the season, the Missouri Western women answered with their most complete performance of the season.The Griffons snapped a 17-game road losing streak with a dominating 87-59 victory at Lindenwood University on Saturday to even their record to 9-9 overall and 4-8 in MIAA conference play.
Five Griffons scored in double figures, led by LaQuintta Jefferson, who posted 21 of her game-high 23 points in the second half. Jefferson was a perfect 9-9 from the field. Mhykeah Baez chipped in a career-high 15 points, while Sarafina Handy (14 points) Mili Koyamainavure (12 points) and Arianna Novak (10) also had hot hands for Western.
The Griffons, who led 38-31 at halftime, used a 26-4 run midway through the 2nd half to put the game away. They shot 67.9% in the 2nd half and 58.9% for the game.
The win comes two days after a 76-72 loss at Lincoln that saw the Griffons surrender a 13 point lead in the game's final eight minutes. Â
The victory marks Missouri Western's first true road win since November 23rd, 2013 at Rockhurst.
The Griffons return to action Wednesday, February 4th when they host Northwest Missouri State at 5:30 pm.
