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Women lose costly game against Truman

February 28, 2009 Comments

Lauren Burbach

After making great strides by winning four of their last five games, the Missouri Western women seemed to take a few steps backward in a disappointing 71-62 loss to Truman State during their last home game of the season. The Bulldogs were led by Georgia Mueller with 29 points, 16 of which came in the ...

Chiefs facilities to benefit every Western student

February 19, 2009 Comments

Ryan Scroggins

Students cheered Park Hill senior Austin Baska’s signing with Missouri Western in an assembly on National Signing Day. Baska’s decision to attend Western means he will soon be sharing facilities with the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs’ decision to move their pre-season training camp to Missouri Western in 2010 is already serving as a drawing ...

Griffons fall short against rival

February 19, 2009 Comments

Travis_Hartman

Lonnel Johnson steals the ball at mid-court and converts the bucket with 10 seconds remaining in the first half sending Missouri Western (11-13) into the half leading 34-30 over Northwest Missouri State (11-12). However, it was not enough as the Bearcats finished off the Griff’s 79-66 at the MWSU Fieldhouse. The Bearcats came out on ...

Koch fights through injuries to lead Griffons

February 19, 2009 Comments

Lauren Burbach

On a team loaded with young players, freshman Jessica Koch is one of many players on the Missouri Western women’s basketball team with an incredibly bright future ahead of her. Koch grew up with basketball; the sport is in her family’s blood. “It’s kind of a thing that runs in my family,” Koch said. “My ...

New faces in new places make Griffons a better team overall

February 19, 2009 Comments

Ashley Frazier

Why did the Griffons cross the road…to go to the championship? The Missouri Western Griffons are off to a great season compared to last season’s record. The team has 8 out of 13 new players this season which added some help and could be the reason for the success this year. A lot of the ...