ST. JOSEPH – The Griffon men's basketball team (6-12, 2-7 MIAA) fell 74-69 to Fort Hays State, losing back-to-back conference games.
 
NOTABLES

• Missouri Western held a 32-27 halftime edge but was outscored 47-37 in the second half
• The Griffons shot 57.9 percent in the second half and 51.1 percent for the game
• MWSU had all five starters in double figures for the second time this season
• Fort Hays had a 14-3 run  at the 16:08 mark in the second half to take the only lead it would need for the victory
• The Tigers had a 35-26 rebounding advantage with 12-1 margin on offensive boards  

 
TOP PERFORMERS

• Joe Hamilton went 5-6 from the three-point arc to finish with 16 points
• Cole Clearman finished with 15 points and 11 rebounds for his first double-double of the season
• Rob Davis ended with 20 points for the Tigers, going 7-8 from the free-throw stripe

 
UP NEXT
Nebraska Kearney (12-5, 5-3) visits the fieldhouse this Saturday, Jan. 21 at 2 p.m. after falling to #1 Northwest Missouri 88-71 in Maryville, Missouri.