Pitt Game
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Griffons give up 21-unanswered points in second half to PSU.
16
Missouri Western MWS 3-5 , 3-5
28
Winner Pittsburg St. PSU 8-0 , 8-0
Missouri Western MWS
3-5 , 3-5
16
Final
28
Pittsburg St. PSU
8-0 , 8-0
Winner
Score By Quarters
Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F
MWS Missouri Western 0 10 0 6 16
PSU Pittsburg St. 0 7 21 0 28

Game Recap: Football | | Riley Boyd

Halftime lead not enough for Griffons vs. No. 5 Pitt State

PITTSBURG, Ks. — Despite leading by three points  at halftime, the Griffons fell to No. Pittsburg State on Saturday at Carnie Smith Stadium, 28-16. 

Missouri Western (3-5, 3-5 MIAA) took a 3-0 lead with a 19-yard Cody Watson field goal in the second quarter and led at 10-7, before eventually giving up 21-straight points to Pitt State (8-0, 8-0 MIAA). The Griffons were held to 275 yards of offense, while Pittsburg amassed 335. 

Griffon quarterback Reagan Jones threw for 140 yards and led the team with 74 rushing yards. Traveon James had five receptions for 43 yards, and Jonas Bennett joined Jones with a touchdown apiece on the ground. 

NOTABLES
  • Jones finished the game 18-for-32 through the air.
  • Nine different Griffons caught a pass, led by James with five.
  • A.J. Crayton and C.J. Ravenell both recorded sacks.
  • Ravenell led the Griffons with tackles for loss.
  • Domanic Chapa recorded his first interception of the season, with MWSU converting it for points thanks to a touchdown reception by Bennett. 
UP NEXT
The Griffons host Missouri Southern (4-4, 4-4 MIAA) on Saturday, Oct. 29, at Spratt Stadium. Kickoff for the Hall of Fame Game is at 1 p.m.
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