Snapping a seven game losing streak and entering into a three-way tie for the last two MIAA post-season tournament 
spots, the Griffons out hustled the Truman State Bulldogs, 93-78, at the MWSU Fieldhouse.
The Griffons, (10-13 overall and 5-10 in the MIAA) fired on all cylinders as they dominated most of the game leading by as much as 25 points. The Griffons were led in scoring by senior Jill Johnson, who racked up a career high 39 points and 16 rebounds, followed by teammate Yanique Javois, who amassed 32 points and nine boards of her own. Johnson’s double-double gives her eight on the season and fourteen in her career.
The team as a whole played well Wednesday night, as they were able to stay ahead most of the ballgame. Head Coach Lynn Plett agrees the team did an outstanding job.
“The team actually did quite well. In particular, Yanique and Jill had very good offensive nights, shooting the ball really well. I think the team played well overall.”
Intelligence was another key ingredient the Griffons used Wednesday in the win over Truman.
“We played very smart and aggressively, for the first time in a few games,” Javois said.
The Javois and Johnson duo accumulated 39 of the Griffons 47 first-half points.
The Griffons out-rebounded the Bulldogs 49-32 and always kept the game pace up-tempo, the way the Griffons like to play.
“We did a good job of keeping up the tempo and pushing the ball up the court. Offensively, we did a really good job of working the ball and executing our offenses better than we’ve done in the past,” Plett said.
On the defensive side, the Griffons were efficient at not allowing the Bulldogs too many offensive boards, as they had only 10 second chance points to the Griffons 21.
For the Griffons to continue their success, they must stay consistent with the game plan they employed with the Bulldogs. Senior point guard Chemia Woods also believes in the strategy.
“We’ve got to keep pushing the ball up and as always, we’ve definitely got to minimize our turnovers. Also, when we have a lead, we have to learn to keep it.”
Woods contributed eight points to the Griffon victory, followed by freshman Tierra Ford, who harvested seven.
The Griffons lost on the road Saturday to Central Missouri in Warrensburg, by the score of 66-49. The Griffons were led in scoring in Johnson and Javois with 14 points a piece. The Griffons are currently tied for the last conference spot with Fort Hays State. The Griffons have two games left in the season as they will travel to Maryville to face Northwest on Wednesday. They will wrap up their regular season against Missouri Southern on Saturday at home. The Griffons will look to finish this season on a positive note.