March 25, 2013
Kyle Inman
Griffon softball stayed hot in cold weather over the weekend extending its winning-streak to eight games and overall record to 20-8 with a 4-0 showing at the Spring Sports Complex. “We are starting to put the pieces all together and feel really good about where we are,” Coach Jen Bagley said. “But I don’t feel ...
March 5, 2013
Kyle Inman
No. 12-seed Western men’s basketball was blown out in the first round of the MIAA post-season tournament 66-46 by No. 5-seed rival Northwest Missouri State University. The loss ended the season for the Griffons, who finished with a record of 10-17. It also sent coach Tom Smith into retirement after 25 years at Western and 38 ...
March 5, 2013
Gary Smith
Western Women’s basketball cranked up their defense to run out to a win against Nebraska-Kearney and clinched a MIAA tournament birth. The women won 71-36, wearing their pink camouflage jerseys to show their support of breast cancer awareness and Military Appreciation day at MWSU Field House. With this win, the Griffons improve to 14-10 overall ...
March 3, 2013
Gary Smith
On an emotional night, Griffon seniors won their final home game against Southwest Baptist 71-64. “I’m glad our seniors could go out on a good note,” coach Rob Edmisson said. “Our kids played with a lot of intensity and every one of our seniors did something special tonight.” Western had five seniors playing their last ...
March 3, 2013
Kyle Inman
Cedric Clinkscales is focused on creating a positive legacy for himself on and off the Western basketball court. The 6-7 230-pound big-man leads the Griffons in points and rebounds while being the only member of the team to make the Dean’s Honor Roll, which requires a 3.5 grade point average or better. “It’s big for ...