Christian Mengel
For a new coach, first impressions are important when it comes to showing their commitments to the program. Getting a Division I athlete to come to a Division II school is not a bad start. Heather Howard, former Oklahoma State University player, has one last year of eligibility left. Rob Edmisson, the new women’s basketball ...
Kyle Inman
With one of college basketball under his belt, Missouri Western freshman point guard Reed Mells is making it his priority to stay in the gym and perfect his craft for the future. “Basketball is second only to God and my family in my life,” Mells said. “It’s the only thing I am really passionate about ...
Christian Mengel
Missouri Western had yet another close game resulting in a loss, but with a little more sting in this one knowing its tournament dreams are now over. Western was put in a must-win situation against Central Missouri, while needing both Lincoln and Emporia St. to lose for any chance to get into the MIAA tournament. ...
Kyle Inman
The Missouri Western men’s basketball team fell to 5-14 overall and 2-14 in MIAA conference play after falling 67-61 at No. 18 Northwest Missouri State on Saturday. With a spot in the conference tournament on the line, the Griffons must win each of the four remaining games on their schedule. “We are who we are, ...
Kyle Inman
The Griffon men will travel to Maryville on Saturday to avenge an 11-point-loss against the Bearcats on Jan. 4 and increase their chances at making the MIAA tournament. Northwest sits at 17-3 overall and 11-3 in MIAA conference play while Western has dropped 13 of its last 15 games and has a record of 7-14 ...