Griffon Football fell 43-27 to Southern Arkansas in the Farmers Bank & Trust Live United Bowl, with Southern Arkansas ending the season 10-2 and the Griffons dropping to 8-4. Missouri Western State tied the game at 6-6 in the second quarter but couldn't maintain the momentum, ultimately unable to close the gap in the second half. Seth Cromwell led the Griffon's rushing attack with 18 touchdowns this season, tying the program's single-season record.

Why It Matters

The loss in the Farmers Bank & Trust Live United Bowl marks the end of the season for the Griffon Football team, highlighting their performance against a strong opponent and the record-breaking efforts of Seth Cromwell in the rushing game.

By the Numbers
  • Southern Arkansas outgained Missouri Western State 552-372 in the contest
  • Missouri Western scored on three of its three trips to the red zone
  • Griffon CJ Ravenell led the team with 11 tackles
  • Missouri Western is now 8-4 all-time in bowl games and 10-8 in the postseason
State of Play
  • Southern Arkansas ended the season 10-2, while Missouri Western State finished at 8-4
  • MWSU tied the game at 6-6 in the second quarter but struggled to keep up with Southern Arkansas in the second half
  • Seth Cromwell tied the program's single-season rushing touchdown record with 18 scores this season
  • Missouri Western is now 8-4 all-time in bowl games and 10-8 in the postseason
Bottom Line

In a disappointing loss to Southern Arkansas in the Farmers Bank & Trust Live United Bowl, the Griffon Football team finished their season with an 8-4 record, while Seth Cromwell's record-breaking performance in the rushing game highlighted their efforts.