February 18, 2013
Kyle Inman
After a 9-17 season that was full of single-digit losses last year, coach Tom Smith knew he needed to add more talent in order to pull away late in tight MIAA games. Smith added an influx of new players and believes the versatility of his new post players could be the strength of this year’s ...
February 18, 2013
Kyle Inman
Griffon football moved up from No. 8 to No. 7 in the AFCA top 25 Division II Coaches’ Poll released on Monday. The Griffons are ranked No. 5 in the D2Football.com media poll and are off the a 3-0 start for the fourth time under coach Jerry Partridge. Griffon running back Michael Hill needs 57 ...
February 13, 2013
Kyle Inman
Western men’s basketball lost an overtime thriller 56-52 to Washburn University at the MWSU Fieldhouse. Washburn had revenge on its mind after being upset by the Griffons in Topeka last Wednesday, but it was Western dominating the early part of the game. Guard Reed Mells came out hot and was responsible for scoring the first ...
February 11, 2013
Kyle Inman
Western men’s basketball still has to pull out some wins to completely secure its spot as one of the 12 teams invited to the MIAA post-season tournament in Kansas City. “For us to be serious, I think we need another win against one of the contenders and beat Kearney(Nebraska) and Southern Baptist,” coach Tom Smith ...
February 11, 2013
Kyle Inman
Western men’s basketball put on its best shooting display of the season in a 79-74 upset win over No. 17-ranked Washburn University in Topeka, Kan. The Griffons shot a season-high in 3-point and field goal percentage, hitting 50 percent from deep and 57.8 percent overall. Six players registered double-figure scoring for the first time ...