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ST. JOSEPH, MO. - The Griffons will look to get back on track after losing to Missouri Southern on Saturday. MWSU is currently in the eighth spot in the MIAA, putting themselves in position to host a first round MIAA tournament game.

THE GRIFFONS
Missouri Western has won four of their last six games and remain in the eighth spot in the MIAA . In the Griffons last game they fell to Missouri Southern by a score of  81-69.

MWSU has relied on their offense, averaging 71.9 points per game. The Griffons have the best shooting percentage in the MIAA, hitting at a 45 percent clip. MWSU continues to outrebound opponents, averaging 37.8 rebounds per game and limiting opponents to 32.2 rebounds per game, ranking them third in the MIAA.

Chelsea Dewey is the only Griffon to start all 21 games so far this season. She leads the team in minutes per game, assists and steals. LaQuinta Jefferson and Sarafina Handy both hold their scoring averages in double figures, 20.5 and 13.3 respectively. Handy leads the conference in three-pointers made with 59 and three per game. Miliakere Koyamainavure and Chelsea Dewey both average over seven points each for the Griffons. Koyamainavure has also averaged 5.4 rebounds per game this season.

LINCOLN UNIVERSITY 
Lincoln has won five of their last seven match-ups. The Blue Tigers are looking for their second straight victory after beating Southwest Baptist on  Saturday by a score of 61-48.

Lincoln University is averaging 65.4 points per game this season and they make 72 percent of their free throws. The Blue Tigers have a +3.35 turnover margin, placing third in the MIAA, and limiting themselves to just an average of 15.4 turnovers per game, while forcing their opponents into 18.8. LU also sits in the top half of the conference in three-pointers made per game at 5.9.

The Blue Tigers have three players averaging double-figures, led by Kelsey Williams averaging 12.9 points per game. Hunter Yoakum is second on the team with 12 points per game. Kate Frazier is the third scorer at 10.4 points per game and makes 56 percent of her shots. LU's Lizzie Nessling is averaging 6.6 rebounds per game; she also averages 31.7 minutes per game. 

LAST YEAR'S MEETINGS
MWSU 72, LU 76 at Jefferson CIty, Mo. on 01/29/2015

LADIES NIGHT
It's a belated Valentine's Day celebration in the fieldhouse. Two lucky ladies will win either a pair of diamond earrings or a $350 gift card, compliments of Niche of Time Jewelry.

MIAA BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP TICKETS NOW ON SALE
Tickets for the MIAA Basketball Championship, March 5-8, at Municipal 
Auditorium in Kansas City are on sale now in the Griffon Ticket Office. The all-session pass, which includes all 14 games in Kansas City, is $50, with single session tickets available for $20 for adults and youth/students $5. Men's quarterfinal action begins on Thursday 3/5 with women's quarterfinal action taking place on Friday 3/6.The semifinals and championship games take place over the weekend. Tickets are cheaper if purchased from our office in advance and we have an allotment we must sell. Brackets and game times will be determined at the end of the regular season.