The men’s basketball team barely secures a win over the Lincoln University Blue Tigers, 78-77.
Western was struggling throughout the game and could not overtake Lincoln.
The game came down to the last seconds with Western fans sitting on the edge of their seats.
The Griffons came within three points with the clock running down but could not secure the game-winning basket.
With 2 seconds to go, Lincoln’s Mata fouled and that sent Western’s Moss to the free-throw line to shoot for three points. With the game on the line, Moss delivered those crucial points giving Western the win.
With this win, the men’s basketball team goes to 2-0 for the season.
Western’s Moss and Bush was named members of the Hillyard Classic All-Star Team.