In a game where they faced early adversity, Missouri Western men's basketball team fell to No. 7 Northwest but managed to secure a spot in the MIAA tournament. Despite a strong defensive first half, the Griffons couldn't overcome Northwest's second-half performance, resulting in a 65-57 loss.

By the Numbers
  • Missouri Western shot 40.8% from the field (20-of-49).
  • The team made 12 out of 14 free throws.
State of Play
  • Missouri Western (15-11, 9-11) secured a spot in the MIAA tournament despite the loss.
  • Northwest (22-4, 18-2) clinched its 11th straight regular-season MIAA title.
  • Northwest has won 11 consecutive games since losing to MWSU on January 13.
What's Next

Missouri Western will finish the regular season on the road, playing against Newman on Thursday and then facing Pittsburg State on Saturday.

Bottom Line

Despite the loss, Missouri Western's men's basketball team clinched a berth in the MIAA Tournament, showcasing resilience and determination in securing a postseason spot.