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Griffon men send Smith out with a win

March 2, 2013 Comments

Kyle Inman

The Griffon men came together to send coach Tom Smith out with a 72-58 win over Southwest Baptist as he patrolled the sidelines for the last time at the MWSU Fieldhouse after 25 years of calling the building home. “I was really relieved and it felt petty good,” Smith said. “I just felt like I ...

Griffons fall to hot-shooting Nebraska-Kearney

Griffons fall to hot-shooting Nebraska-Kearney

February 23, 2013 Comments

Kyle Inman

Western men’s basketball fell victim to hot three-point shooting by Nebraska-Kearney in the second half as they were defeated 75-70 at the MWSU Fieldhouse on Military Appreciation Day. The Griffons fell to 9-15 on the season and 5-11 in MIAA conference play. “Kearney played well and im not taking anything away from them, but in 25 ...

Ace pitcher aims to strike high expectations

February 21, 2013 Comments

Christian Mengel

Senior pitcher Brandon Simmons is now in the position he has waited for his whole life, and with expectations as high as ever, time will tell if he has what it takes to lead this Griffon team to a championship. Baseball is not only his oldest passion, but it is one of his first memories. ...

Baseball team picked high in MIAA, hopes to finish first

February 21, 2013 Comments

Albert Shelby

The preseason rankings and honors are out, and now it’s time for the Griffons to live up to their high billing. After posting a 34-17 record last year, the baseball team is bringing out the bats in hopes of having an even more productive season than last year. This season, the team is filled with ...

Star pitcher fights nerves as she prepares for spring season

February 20, 2013 Comments

Eboni Lacey

Consistency and a positive attitude are what starting pitcher Jackie Bishop hopes for that will help bring Western softball success as she leads the team with over 30 all-time rankings including first in most strike-outs and second in both shutouts and strikeouts. “It’s hard because it’s my third year and I’ve faced everyone for three years and ...

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