TAHLEQUAH, Okla. - Ashton Feldhaus's sharpshooting Griffons (17-8, 12-5 MIAA) established a new single-season three-point record in their 96-74 win over Northeastern State (10-16, 6-11) MIAA) on Saturday afternoon. MWSU matched a season-high scoring after connecting on 31-of-62 (50%) of its attempts.
 
Missouri Western quickly set a new record of 246 with a barrage of threes to open the contest. Senior Alyssa Bonilla tied the record and surpassed it with her ninth point in the electric opening quarter.
 
The Griffons maintained their momentum into the second quarter, shooting 3-of-6 from beyond the arc and converting all four of their free-throw attempts. This impressive performance allowed them to extend their lead to as much as 19 points by halftime.
 
After shooting 16-of-34 from the field, including 9-of-19 from three-point range and making 7-of-8 free throws, the Griffons established a commanding 48-30 lead at the intermission. They also outperformed Northeastern State on the boards, winning the rebounding battle 22-15.
 
Laura Toffali excelled in the first half, scoring 11 points and finishing with a perfect 3-for-3 shooting frame. The junior also contributed four assists, four rebounds and a steal. Similarly, Bonilla matched her with 11 points while also adding four assists and four rebounds.
 
Missouri Western maintained its dominance in the second half, extending its lead to as much as 27 points in the third quarter. Although NSU fought back late in the game, cutting the lead to 16 points with a run in the fourth quarter, it was not enough to stop the Griffons from securing a 22-point victory at the NSU Event Center.
 
Bonilla recorded her fourth double-double of the season in the win. The El Paso, Texas, native finished with 28 points, 10 assists, six rebounds and a steal. Additionally, established a new career-high in three-pointers made with five.
 
Toffali tallied a new career high in scoring with 18 points while also recording seven rebounds, five assists and three steals. Kassandra Caron also shined with a season-high 18 points, three rebounds and a pair of assists.
 
The Griffons will be back in action next Wednesday as they face the Emporia State Hornets on the road. The game will tip off at 5:30 p.m. from White Auditorium in Emporia, Kansas. The contes will be broadcast live on the Griffon Sports Network (Varsity Network App, GoGriffons.com/listen) with Tommy Rezac on the call.