Box Score (PDF)
 
ST. JOSEPH – The 16^th ranked Missouri Western Women's Basketball team moved to 12-0 with a convincing 108-44 win over the University of St. Mary (Kan.).
 
It's the program's best start since opening the 1998-99 season with 13-straight wins. The Griffons broke the 100 point barrier for the second time this season, something the program hasn't done since the 1994-95 season. Missouri Western got off to a fast start, taking a 51-22 lead to halftime. The defense stepped it up in the third quarter, holding St. Mary to six points in the frame. The Spires didn't score more than 16 in any quarter.
 
Missouri Western shot 50 percent from the field on the night and 54.5 percent from behind the arc, making 12 three-pointers, five from Sarafina Handy. The Griffons also dominated the glass, outrebounding St. Mary 55-26. Missouri Western forced 26 turnovers, 13 of them steals. Those turnovers accounted for 36 of Missouri Western's points. The Griffons also scored 36 in the paint to St. Mary's 14.
 
Missouri Western was once again led by LaQuinta Jefferson. The senior shot 80 percent from the field and was 7-7 at the free throw line on her way to scoring 25 points. Handy finished with 23 points on 78 percent shooting from the field. She shot 71 percent from behind the arc. Miliakere Koyamainavure just missed a double-double after missing the previous two games. She scored 12 with eight rebounds. Julia Torres also just missed a double-dip, scoring 11 and adding nine boards. Mhykeah Baez led Missouri Western with 10 rebounds. She added six points. Chelsea Dewey scored seven with seven assists and Lakota Goe scored nine in her first appearance as a Griffon.
 
Missouri Western stays at home and returns to MIAA play this Saturday when the team hosts Northeastern State at 3 p.m.