ST. CHARLES, Mo. – The Griffon defense clamped down in the second half and helped Missouri Western hold on for a 37-19 win at Lindenwood on Saturday.
 
The Griffons took a 27-23 lead to halftime, but allowed more than 200 yards of offense to Lindenwood through the first two quarters. Over the last two, Missouri Western limited Lindenwood to just at 100 yards of offense. On the offensive side, the Griffons totaled 524 yards and got another career day from Josh Caldwell. The sophomore rushed 28 times for 184 yards but did not find the end zone.
 
Patrick Bolton did find the end zone, twice on touchdown passes from Skyler Windmiller. Dijuan Ussery also hauled in a 67-yard touchdown strike from Windmiller, finishing the game with three catches for 90 yards.
 
Defensively, Missouri Western forced just one turnover, a crucial fourth quarter interception by Daylon Harper. Missouri Western also sacked Lindenwood quarterback Allen Thigpen four times in the game and limited him to just 121 yards passing. James Huskey led the Griffon defense with 12 total tackles, 10 solo stops and two tackles for loss. Huskey also forced a fumble.
 
Next week the Griffons host 4-2 Pittsburg State in the homecoming game at Missouri Western.