JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri - Griffon women's basketball beat Lincoln University 78-59.  Missouri Western shot 50 percent from the field in the win.

NOTABLES

• The Griffons extended their winning streak to five games, tying for the longest streak of the season
• An 8-0 run at 6:46 in the second quarter allowed Missouri Western to take a 22-21 lead and never trail again
• A 13-2 start helped MWSU outscore Lincoln 24-11 in the third quarter
• The Griffons out rebounded the Blue Tigers 44-28, their second highest margin of the season
• Missouri Western's  19 turnovers are the most since its' Jan. 12 loss at Southwest Baptist

TOP PERFORMERS

• Dwanisha Tate scored 17 points, tying her season-high
• Sefulu Faavae netted 13 points and grabbed seven rebounds, her season-best
• Erin Anderson came off the bench for a 11 points and a career-best four assist

UP NEXT
Missouri Western returns to the MWSU Fieldhouse on Wednesday, Feb. 8 as it host Washburn at 5:30 p.m.