ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Due to a 58-yard touchdown by Central Missouri with 3:54 left in the ballgame, Missouri Western lost 45-38 in heartbreaking fashion on Thursday night at Craig Field at Spratt Stadium.

Jared Scott paced the MWS rushing attack by accumulating 68 yards and one touchdown over the course of the game, averaging 7.6 yards per carry. Brandon Hall also added 21 yards on the ground.

Jonas Bennett hauled in 10 catches for 110 yards and one score. Traveon James made his presence felt in the passing game, recording two receptions for 53 yards.

Dakari Streeter paced the Missouri Western State defensive effort, recording three tackles, 1.5 TFL, and 1.5 sacks. Khalid Sereal added one sack in the loss.

Missouri Western State's defense held up fairly well against the run, limiting Central Missouri to 113 yards on the ground. Missouri Western State out-rushed Central Missouri by two yards.

• Central Missouri outgained Missouri Western 599-362 in the contest.
• Missouri Western converted 1-of-7 third downs while Central Missouri was successful on 11-of-19.
• Three Griffons finished with more than eight tackles in the ballgame led by Kienen Gaskin, who had 10.
• Evan Williams punted three times for MWSUU with an average of 47 yards per punt while pinning the UCM inside their own 20 one time.
• Missouri Western State went 1-for-1 on fourth down.
• The Griffons 15 tackles for loss and added three sacks.
• Armani Edden completed 65.2% of his passes on the day, going 15-for-23 while averaging 7.8 yards per attempt.
• Zach Zebrowski led the UCM passing attack, completing 29 of his 39 attempts for 385 yards and five touchdowns.
• Arkell Smith was Central Missouri's leading receiver with 136 yards and one touchdown.