MWSU MEN'S BASKETBALL WEEKEND PREVIEW
Missouri Western (6-19, 4-14 MIAA) at
Lindenwood (15-12, 7-11 MIAA)
Saturday, Feb. 24, 3:30 p.m.
Robert F. Hyland Arena – St. Charles, Missouri
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ST. JOSEPH – Griffon men's basketball travels to Lindenwood on Saturday afternoon for the final game of the regular season.
Missouri Western is coming off one of its most complete performances of the season with Thursday's 82-73 win at Lincoln University. The Griffons scored a season-best 82 points and shot 52 percent from the field and three-point line. 42 of the team's 82 points came off the bench.
A MWSU win against Lindenwood would clinch the final spot in the conference tournament. The Griffons win on Thursday evening also put them in a three-way tie with Emporia State and Northeastern State for the final spot in the MIAA Tournament. Missouri Western beat both teams and will own any tiebreaker if needed.
NOTABLES
- Seven of the 10 meetings in the series have been decided by 10 points or less
- Missouri Western won the first meeting 63-51 on Feb. 1 at the MWSU Fieldhouse
- Last time against the Lions, three Griffons scored in double figures led by Lavon Hightower's 15 points
- MWSU has scored at least 80 points in the last three games
- Wes Mitter has scored 16 points or more off the bench twice this season
- Lindenwood has lost six of its last eight games
UP NEXT
If Missouri Western makes the MIAA Tournament, it will travel for its first round game on Tuesday, Feb. 27. Opponent and time will be determined following Saturday's game. Check gogriffons.com and Missouri Western social media platforms for MIAA Tournament information.
