Kyle Inman
Coach Tom Smith’s legacy will always be that he’s part of a rare group to win over 600 games, but that’s only part of the reason why his tenure lasted 25 years at Western in a profession as cutthroat as coaching college basketball. It’s a game where even the legends are often forced out early. ...
Kyle Inman
Missouri Western Men’s Basketball avoided a late comeback attempt to defeat Illinois-Springfield 61-50 on Saturday, Dec. 1, at MWSU Fieldhouse. The Griffons improved to 4-2 on the season. “I think this was a good solid win, not a great win, but a good solid win going forward,” coach Tom Smith said. The Griffons were up ...
Kyle Inman
Missouri Western Men’s Basketball improved to 2-1 after defeating Rockhurst University 60-45 in the Hillyard Classic at MWSU Fieldhouse on Nov. 17. The Griffons started slow on offense as Rockhurst took a 31-26 lead into halftime yet only allowed 14 points in the entire second half. “I want performance and I want accountability,” coach Tom ...
Kyle Inman
Missouri Western Men’s Basketball couldn’t create enough offense to overcome William Jewell’s 3-point shooting. William Jewell made 10 3-pointers, downing the Griffons 76-60 in the first game of the Hillyard Classic at MWSU Fieldhouse on Nov. 16. Western dropped to 1-1 on the season after going 2-for-17 from 3-point distance. “I just felt we got ...
Kyle Inman
Missouri Western Men’s Basketball won its regular season opener with a 75-44 blowout of Sterling College at MWSU Fieldhouse on Nov. 13. The Griffons played lock-down defense, holding Sterling to 4-for-21 from 3-point distance and 36 percent from the field while creating 13 steals. “Defensively there are still things we need to work on, ...