Men's Basketball   Schedule  |  Statistics  |  Roster  |  Coaching Staff  |  Facilities  |  Camps/Clinics  |  Media Guide   2/6/2010 - GRIFFON MEN CONTINUE TO STRUGGLE ON THE ROAD FALLING 79-75 AGAINST LIONS JOPLIN, Mo. - The Griffon men got outscored 43-36 in the second half of their 79-75 loss against the Missouri Southern Lions in Joplin, Mo. The Griffons got out rebounded 44 to 30 on the night as they fall to 14-8 overall and to 9-6 in MIAA action.   Full Story 2/4/2010 - GRIFFON MEN LOOK TO STOP FOUR GAME ROAD LOSING STREAK ST. JOSEPH, Mo. - The Missouri Western men's basketball team (14-7, 9-5 MIAA) will look to snap a four game road losing streak on Saturday, January 6 in Joplin, Mo. against the Missouri Southern Lions (12-8, 6-7 MIAA). Western beat the Lions earlier this season on December 30, 2009 in St. Joseph, Mo. by a score of 89-84 with Justin Taylor leading the charge off the bench with 18 points. Last season the Griffons lost to the Lions in Joplin by a score of 81-58 on December 31, 2008. James Bush led Western with 21 points and seven rebounds. The Griffons sit in 8th in the latest South Central Regional Poll which was released on February 3. The top eight in each region make the NCAA Division II National Tournament. Live Stats: http://www.sidearmstats.com/sbuniv/mbball/index.htm Live Audio (680 KFEQ): http://www.gogriffons.com/webcast.asp Live Video (B2 Network): http://www.b2livetv.com/partner_members.asp?id=289  Full Story  |   Download PDF   2/4/2010 - GRIFFON MEN REMAIN EIGHTH IN SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL POLL INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Missouri Western men’s basketball team remains in eighth in this weeks South Central regional poll after going 1-1 last week in MIAA play. Western holds an 11-7 Division II record and an 11-6 record in regional play. The last regional that the Griffons made was in the 2002-2003 season when they finished with a 23-8 overall record.  Full Story   2/1/2010 - WESTERN UPSETS #3 FORT HAYS STATE 75-69; FIVE PLAYERS IN DOUBLE FIGURES ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Missouri Western men’s basketball team upset #3 Fort Hays 75-69 Monday night.   Last season, the Griffons upset then #4 Southwest Baptist 93-92 in the opening round of the MIAA Tournament, but the victory is the first time the Griffons have beat a #3 ranked team since they upset Northwest Missouri State on February 4, 2002.  The victory made it nine in a row at home for the Griffons, and seven MIAA home victories in a row.  The Griffons used five free throws in the final minute of the game, something that hadn’t been their strong suit, to close out the game and secure the upset.  Five Griffons scored in double figures in the win, continuing their streak of having at least two players score in double figures in every win this season.   Full Story  |   View Photos

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1/30/2010 - WESTERN WINS 8TH STRAIGHT HOME GAME IN 74-63 VICTORY - ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Missouri Western men’s basketball team made it eight in a row at home, and six MIAA home victories in a row, with a 74-63 victory over the Ichabods of Washburn on Saturday night.  The Griffons led by as many as 19 in the second half, but come-back bids by the Ichabods left the final score at 11 points.  Justin Taylor led the Griffons on the night with 18 points.
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1/28/2010 - GRIFFON MEN LOOK TO CONTINUE SUCCESS AT HOME -

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. - The Missouri Western men will try and improve to 8-1 and 6-0 in MIAA play at home when they host the Washburn Ichabods (11-8, 5-7 MIAA) on Saturday, January 30 in the fieldhouse. Game time is set for 7:30 pm.

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1/27/2010 - ROAD STRUGGLES CONTINUE FOR GRIFFON MEN AGAINST HORNETS - EMPORIA, Kan. – The Griffons men were held to a season low 53 points in a 70-53 loss against the Emporia State Hornets on the road in Emporia, Kan. The Griffons road struggles continue as they fall to just 2-5 away from the fieldhouse. The Griffons fall to 12-7 overall and 7-5 in MIAA action.

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1/27/2010 - GRIFFON MEN ARE EIGHTH IN FIRST SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL POLL - INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Missouri Western men’s basketball team are eighth in the first South Central regional poll of the season as they hold a 10-6 Division II record and a 10-5 record in regional play. The last regional that the Griffons made was in the 2002-2003 season when they finished with a 23-8 overall record.

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1/26/2010 - GRIFFON MEN LOOK FOR SEASON SWEEP AGAINST EMPORIA STATE -

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. - The Missouri Western men's basketball team will look for a season sweep of the Emporia State Hornets on Wednesday, January 27 in Emporia, Kan. The Griffons last sweep of the Hornets came in 2002-2003 when they defeated the Hornets 80-61 on January 8, 2003 in St. Joseph, Mo. and 96-87 in Emporia, Kan. on February 5, 2003. Western defeated the Hornets earlier this season by a score of 89-62 on December 5, 2009 in St. Joseph, Mo. Justin Taylor, Martin Nolan and Quentin Noblin led the charge for Western as they all dumped in 13 points. Game time is set for 7:30 pm from White Auditorium in Emporia, Kan.

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1/23/2010 - WESTERN WINS 5TH HOME MIAA CONFERENCE GAME WITH 69-62 VICTORY - ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Missouri Western men’s basketball team outlasted a tough Pittsburg State team to snap a two game losing streak with a 69-62 victory.  This marks the fifth straight MIAA victory at home for the Griffons and improves their record to 12-6 and 7-4 in the MIAA.  The loss drops the Gorillas to 7-11 and 1-10 in the conference.
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1/21/2010 - GRIFFON MEN LOOK TO STAY PERFECT AT HOME IN MIAA PLAY -

The Missouri Western men's basketball team (11-6, 6-4 MIAA) will look to improve to 5-0 at home in MIAA play when they open up the second half of MIAA play hosting the Pittsburg State Gorillas (7-10, 1-9 MIAA) on Saturday, January 23. The Griffons have defeated the Gorillas three times in a row which includes earlier this season by a score of 80-77 on December 2 in Pittsburg, Kan. The Griffons were led by Marcus Rhodes as he dumped in 19 points. Game time is set for 7:30 pm from the fieldhouse.

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1/19/2010 - POOR SHOOTING COSTS GRIFFON MEN AGAINST 16TH RANKED BEARCATS - BOLIVAR, Mo. – The Missouri Western men’s basketball team shot just 30.6-percent (22-72) from the field as they fell to the 16th ranked Southwest Baptist Bearcats by a score of 82-59 in Bolivar, Mo. James Bush led the way collecting his second double-double of the season and third of his career dumping in 16 points and snaring 13 rebounds.
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1/19/2010 - GRIFFON MEN TAKE ON 16TH RANKED BEARCATS -

The Missouri Western men's basketball team (11-5, 6-3 MIAA) will wrap-up the first half of MIAA action tonight against the 16th ranked Southwest Baptist Bearcats (15-4, 6-3 MIAA) in Bolivar, Mo. The Griffons are coming off an 82-75 defeat at the hands of 8th ranked Central Missouri on Saturday, January 16 while the Bearcats are coming off a 92-83 overtime victory over Northwest Missouri State. The Griffons beat Southwest Baptist in their last meeting by a score of 93-92 on March 5, 2009 in the MIAA Tournament in Kansas City, Mo. Tip time is set for 7:30 pm from John Q Hammons Court.

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1/16/2010 - GRIFFON MEN FALL 82-75 TO 8TH RANKED MULES - WARRENSBURG, Mo. – The Missouri Western men’s basketball squad took a two points lead into the half with the 8th ranked Central Missouri Mules but would be out scored 43-34 in the second frame falling 82-75 in Warrensburg. The Griffons were led by Dominique Thuston as he scored 15 points making 5-of-9 long range shots. The Griffons fall to 11-5 overall and 6-3 in MIAA play.
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1/15/2010 - GRIFFON MEN LOOK TO UPSET 8TH RANKED MULES IN WARRENSBURG -

The Missouri Western men's basketball team will look to win their third game against the NABC top-25 this season when they head to Warrensburg, Mo. to face off with 8th ranked Central Missouri on Saturday, January 16. The Griffons are coming off of a 71-68 victory over the Truman State Bulldogs while the Mules are riding high off of a dominating 96-68 victory over the Northwest Missouri State Bearcats in Warrensburg on Wednesday night. The Griffons are 11-4 overall and 6-2 in MIAA action while the Mules are 14-1 overall and 7-1 in the MIAA. Tip time is set for 3:30 pm on Saturday afternoon in the Multipurpose Building on the campus of Central Missouri.

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1/13/2010 - CLUTCH FREE THROWS LIFT GRIFFONS TO 71-68 VICTORY OVER BULLDOGS - ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Missouri Western men’s basketball team made 11-of-14 free throw attempts in the last two minutes in a pivotal home victory against the Truman State Bulldogs, 71-68. The Griffons forced 16 Bulldog turnovers and scored 34 points in the paint as they improve to 11-4 overall and 6-2 in the MIAA. Dominique Thuston dumped in a game high 20 points connecting on all eight of his free throw attempts.
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1/12/2010 - GRIFFON MEN LOOK TO STAY UNDEFEATED IN MIAA PLAY AT HOME - ST. JOSEPH, Mo. - The Missouri Western men's basketball team will be looking to improve to 4-0 in MIAA play at home on Wednesday, January 13 when they host the Truman State Bulldogs. Tip-time is set for 7:30 pm from the fieldhouse. The Griffons are 5-1 at home this season while the Bulldogs have struggled on the road going 0-7 overall and 0-4 in league play. The Griffons and the Bulldogs have split the last two meeting with the Griffons winning the last meeting by a score of 67-48 on February 21, 2009 in the fieldhouse. Marcus Rhodes led the way with 15 points and nine rebounds.

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1/6/2010 - GRIFFON MEN HOLD ON FOR KEY 84-80 VICTORY OVER BEARCATS - ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Western men built up a 19-point lead late into the second half before Northwest crawled its way back into the game. The Griffons hit free throws down the stretch to seal the 84-80 victory and improve their record to 10-4 overall and 5-2 in MIAA play.
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1/5/2010 - GRIFFON MEN LOOK TO CONTINUE SUCCESS AT HOME -

After an 82-62 defeat at the hands of the Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks the Griffon men's basketball team will look to bounce back against their rivals to the north the Northwest Missouri State Bearcats. The two teams will square off tomorrow night, Wednesday, January 6 in the MWSU Fieldhouse with tip time set for 7:30 pm. The Griffons have struggled against the Bearcats in the past few years but did pick up a 66-63 victory last year in Maryville on January 7, 2009. In their last meeting the Bearcats defeated the Griffons 79-66 on February 14, 2009 in the Fieldhouse. The Griffons are 9-4 overall and 4-2 in the MIAA while the Bearcats sit at 7-5 overall and 2-3 in MIAA play. Western is 4-1 at home this season and 2-0 in MIAA play.

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1/2/2010 - GRIFFON MEN FALL 82-62 TO MAVERICKS IN OMAHA - OMAHA, Neb. – Griffon men struggled in the second half falling to the Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks 82-62 in MIAA road action. Western falls to 9-4 overall and 4-2 in MIAA action. Western had three different players in double figures with Marcus Rhodes leading the charge with 14 points on 7-of-10 shooting.
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12/30/2009 - GRIFFON MEN EARN HARD FOUGHT 89-84 VICTORY OVER LIONS - ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Faced with an early 14 point deficit mid-way through the first half, the Western men slowly worked their way back into the game with a well-balanced scoring attack. Six Griffons reached double figures on the night, led by Justin Taylor’s 18 points. Western improves to 9-3 overall and 4-1 in MIAA play.

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12/30/2009 - GRIFFON MEN SET TO TAKE ON LIONS AND MAVERICKS IN MIAA ACTION -

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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. - The Missouri Western men's basketball team will look to improve on their outstanding start to the season. Western sits at 8-3 overall and 3-1 in MIAA action after a thrilling 75-69 overtime victory on Monday, December 28 against the Washburn Ichabods in Topeka, Kan. Western will continue MIAA play on Wednesday, December 30 when they host the Missouri Southern Lions (7-3, 1-2 MIAA) at 7:30 pm from the MWSU Fieldhouse. The Griffons will round out the week on Saturday, January 2 in the first game of the 2010 year in Omaha, Neb. against the Mavericks of Nebraska-Omaha (9-1, 2-1 MIAA). Game time is set for 3:30 pm from Sapp Fieldhouse.

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12/28/2009 - GRIFFON MEN SURVIVE IN OVERTIME 75-69 ON THE ROAD AGAINST ICHABODS -

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TOPEKA, Kan. - The Missouri Western men’s basketball team improved to 8-3 overall and 3-1 in MIAA play getting a huge road overtime victory against the Washburn Ichabods by a score of 75-69. Western outscored the Ichabods 37-18 in the paint and out-rebounded the Ichabods 42-37 with Marcus Rhodes leading the charge with 15 points.

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12/26/2009 - GRIFFON MEN TAKE ON WASHBURN IN TOPEKA -

The Griffon men's basketball team return to MIAA action on Monday, December 28 when they travel to Topeka, Kan. to take on the Washburn Ichabods. Game time is set fro 7:30 pm from Lee Arena. The Griffons set at 7-3 overall and 2-1 in MIAA play.

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12/19/2009 - GRIFFON MEN FALL TO 7TH RANKED ROLLINS 91-73 - LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Despite shooting 50-percent (28-56) the Missouri Western Griffons fell 91-73 to the 7th ranked Rollins Tars. Western had a season low 19 rebounds in the contest as they fall to 7-3 on the season.
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12/18/2009 - GRIFFON MEN UPSET 12TH RANKED PANTHERS 91-84 IN LAS VEGAS - LAS VEGAS, Nev. – The Missouri Western Griffons men’s basketball team picked up huge regional victory in the High Desert Classic against the 12th ranked Drury Panthers. Four different players scored in double figures for the Griffons with Justin Taylor leading the charge off the bench scoring a game and career high 22 points. Western is 7-2 on the season and has scored eighty or more points in all seven of their victories.
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12/17/2009 - GRIFFON MEN TAKE ON PANTHERS AND TARS IN HIGH DESERT CLASSIC -

The Missouri Western men's basketball team will play their final two games before the holiday break in Las Vegas, Nev. The Griffons will be taking on the 12th ranked Drury Panthers on Friday, December 18 at 9:00 pm CST and the 7th ranked Rollins Tars on Saturday, December 19 at 8:30 pm CST. The tournament is hosted by the University of Central Missouri and the games will be played at Desert Oasis High School. Both games can be heard on 680 AM KFEQ with Brett Esely and Kent Heier bringing you all the action.

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12/12/2009 - GRIFFON MEN FALL 67-54 AGAINST 22ND RANKED TIGERS - HAYS, Kan. – The Missouri Western Griffons scored just 14 points in the final 11:36 of the contest falling 67-54 against the 22nd ranked Fort Hays State Tigers. The Griffons six game winning streak was snapped as they fall to 6-2 overall and 2-1 in MIAA play. Western is now 1-1 this season against teams ranked in the NABC Top-25.

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12/5/2009 - GRIFFON MEN DOMINATE HORNETS 89-62 - ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Missouri Western men’s basketball team won their sixth game in a row and had seven different players score in double digits en route to an 89-62 MIAA victory over Emporia State.  Leading the way were Quentin Noblin, James Bush, Martin Nolan and Justin Taylor, each with 13 points .  Western also had a team season high 20 assists in the game, and out-rebounded the Hornets 39-25.  The Griffons improve to 6-1 and 2-0 in the MIAA on the season. 
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12/2/2009 - GRIFFON MEN HANG ON IN MIAA OPENER FOR 80-77 VICTORY OVER GORILLAS - PITTSBURG, Kan. – Missouri Western was able to fight off a late charge by the Pittsburg State Gorillas hanging on to a huge 80-77 victory in the MIAA opener. Western had four players in double digit scoring with Marcus Rhodes leading the way with 19 points on 6-of-8 shooting. Western has won five games in a row after losing their opener and sit at 5-1 overall and 1-0 in MIAA play.
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11/28/2009 - BIG SECOND HALF LIFTS GRIFFONS PAST INDIANS - KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Western Griffons outscored Haskell Indian Nations 47-24 in the second half on their way an 81-57 victory in the Rock U Harvesters Classic. The Griffons shot 47.7-percent (31-65) in the game with Marcus Rhodes leading the way with 20 points on 8-of-14 shooting. Western has won four in a row and improves to 4-1 on the season.
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11/27/2009 - GRIFFON MEN IMPROVE TO 3-1 WITH 82-72 VICTORY OVER PARK - ST. JOSEPH, Mo. –   The Missouri Western men’s basketball team shot 53.8-percent (28-52) in an 82-72 victory over the Park Pirates. Marcus Rhodes and Dominique Thuston continue to play well for Western as they had 20 and 19 points respectively. The Griffons have won their third game in a row improving their record to 3-1 on the season and are 9-1 all-time against the Pirates.
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11/24/2009 - WATCH HIGHLIGHTS OF THE GRIFFON MEN UPSETTING #17 CENTRAL OKLAHOMA -

The Missouri Western Griffons went 2-0 last weekend in the Hillyard Tip-Off Classic improving their all-time record to 32-4 in the Classic. The Griffons defeated Lincoln University 89-58 on Friday, November 20 and then battled back twice from double digit deficits to upset the 17th ranked Central Oklahoma Bronchos 83-79. To watch highlights of the UCO game click HERE.

11/21/2009 - GRIFFONS UPSET #17 CENTRAL OKLAHOMA; 83-79 - ST. JOSEPH, Mo. –   The Missouri Western men’s basketball team found themselves in a tough battle with the Bronchos of the University of Central Oklahoma.  In a ball game that was full of steals and buckets from beyond the arc, it would come down to free throws in the end.  Western used five free throws by Martin Nolan and Quentin Noblin with 30.4 seconds, at 12.2 seconds, and again at .0.7 seconds to seal a back and forth battle.  The Griffons upset #17 University of Central Oklahoma 83-79.  The Griffons are now 32-4 in the Hillyard Classic all-time, as they won both games this season.
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11/21/2009 - 165 PARTICIPANTS ENJOY A GREAT TIME AT THE HILLYARD CLASSIC YOUTH CLINIC - St. Joseph area youth in grades 2 - 6 were treated to a fun morning of basketball in the MWSU Fieldhouse today as Griffon Men's Basketball hosted the annual Hillyard Classic Youth Clinic.  Over 165 girls and boys took part in a variety of different fundamental skills stations including knockout, defensive slides, dribbling, rebounding and learning how to make a signature move in the Griffon offense, the jump stop.
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11/20/2009 - GRIFFONS WIN 89-58 OVER LINCOLN; COACH SMITH WINS 400TH GAME AT WESTERN - ST. JOSEPH, Mo. –   The Missouri Western men’s basketball team won their first game of the 2009-2010 season, and it was a special one for Coach Smith.  The 89-58 victory over Lincoln University is the 400th victory for Coach Tom Smith while at Missouri Western.  The Griffons used an explosive offense led by Dominique Thuston with 22 points.
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11/20/2009 - VIEW ALL THE HILLYARD CLASSIC BASKETBALL GAMES -

All four of the Hillyard Classic men's basketball game will be broadcasted over the internet for a cost of $7 on the B2 Network. All the games will also have live stats available.

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Game Schedule
Friday, November 20
Game 1: Rockhurst vs. Central Oklahoma - 5:30 pm
Game 2: Lincoln at Missouri Western - 7:30 pm

Saturday, November 21
Game 1: Rockhurst vs. Lincoln - 5:30 pm
Game 2: Central Oklahoma at Missouri Western - 7:30 pm

11/19/2009 - GRIFFON MEN SET TO HOST 18TH ANNUAL HILLYARD CLASSIC - The Griffon men's basketball team will be hosting the Hillyard Classic for the 18th season this weekend on Friday, November 20 and Saturday, November 21. Western has a 30-4 record in the classic and are 20-2 while playing in the MWSU Fieldhouse. During the first seven years in existence of the Hillyard Classic, MWSU Fieldhouse served as the site where the Griffons posted a 14-0 record. The Griffons moved the Hillyard Classic to the Civic Arena from 2000-2005 and posted a 10-2 record. The Classic moved back on campus in 2005 with the Griffons winning five out of seven contests moving their all-time record in the Hillyard to 30-4. Western finished second in the tournament last year after beating Arkansas Tech in the opener, and falling in the final seconds to Rockhurst. Western will take on Lincoln University on Friday, November 20 and Central Oklahoma on Saturday, November 21. Both games are set to tip at 7:30 pm.
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11/17/2009 - WESTERN LOSES SEASON OPENER TO NON-CONFERENCE QUINCY; 73-65 -

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. –   Missouri Western once again struggled shooting in the first half and this time they would not be able to overcome the deficit.  The Griffons saw themselves down 34-25 at the half way point, and ended up losing the game 73-65.  The Griffons only shot 27.3% from the field in the first half, leading to the first home opener loss for Western in 16 years.

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11/16/2009 - GRIFFON MEN'S BASKETBALL SET TO PLAY 2009-10 SEASON OPENER - ST. JOSEPH, Mo. - The Missouri Western men's basketball team will kick off their 2009-2010 basketball season with a home game against Quincy University.  The Griffons went 1-1 in the exhibition part of their season, losing to Division I Creighton and beating Livin' the Dream.  Quincy (16-12 last season in the Great Lakes Valley Conference), is 1-0 on the season after winning Sunday vs. Upper Iowa.  The Griffons are ready for the opener, and look to win their 16th season opener, as well as give Coach Tom Smith his 400th win while at Western.  The game is set for Tuesday, November 17 with a 7 p.m. tip-time.
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11/12/2009 - GRIFFON MEN’S BASKETBALL WINS 78-65 IN FINAL EXHIBITION GAME - ST. JOSEPH, Mo. –   The Missouri Western men’s basketball team welcomed Livin’ the Dream into the MWSU Fieldhouse Thursday night, but would have to overcome a slow start in their final exhibition game of the season.  Western found themselves trailing throughout the first half, including being down by as many as 10 points with a minute left in the half.  Solid basketball at both ends of the court helped Western fight back into the game in the second half and come away with a 78-65 victory.
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11/4/2009 - MISSOURI WESTERN FALLS 94-69 TO DIVISION I CREIGHTON - OMAHA, Neb. – The Missouri Western men’s basketball team out rebounded Division I Creighton University by 16 but turned the ball over 22 times falling 94-69. The Griffons were led by Justin Taylor as he had 14 points off the bench while Marcus Rhodes dumped in 13.
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11/3/2009 - GRIFFON MEN'S BASKETBALL OPENS 2009-10 WITH CREIGHTON EXHIBITION - The Missouri Western Men’s Basketball team will open up the 2009-2010 season with an exhibition at Division I Creighton University in Omaha, Neb. on Wednesday, November 4. It is the first time the two teams have met and the first time the Griffons have played a Division I opponent since the 2007 season, when they met up with Missouri in Columbia. The Griffons were outshot and had trouble controlling the ball and wound up with a 110-52 loss. Western is coming off a 14-16 overall season in which they missed the NCAA tournament by a couple baskets in double overtime.  The Bluejays were 27-8 last season and participated in the NIT Tournament.  It was the 12th consecutive postseason appearance for Creighton.  Tip-off is set for 7:05 p.m. from the Qwest Center in Omaha.
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10/27/2009 - GRIFFON MEN’S BASKETBALL PICKED 5TH IN COACHES POLL AND 8TH IN MEDIA POLL - ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Missouri Western men’s basketball team was tabbed fifth in the MIAA preseason Coaches and eighth in the Media Poll which were announced today, Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at the annual basketball media day at the Kansas City Marriot Hotel in downtown Kansas City.
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7/29/2009 - GRIFFON MEN’S BASKETBALL RELEASES 2009-10 SCHEDULE - ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Missouri Western State University head men’s basketball coach Tom Smith revealed the Griffons’ 2009-10 men’s basketball schedule. The 27-game slate, 13 of which are home games, is highlighted with three classics before Christmas break and competition against three NCAA Division II Tournament participants.
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7/16/2009 - GRIFFON MEN'S BASKETBALL WRAPS UP BOYS CAMP - ST. JOSEPH, Mo. - The Missouri Western Griffons men's basketball team finished up boys basketball on Thursday, July 17. The Griffons had approximatley 75 boys from grades 2nd-7th participate in the four day camp.
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7/15/2009 - BOYS BASKETBALL CAMP ENTERS THIRD DAY - ST. JOSEPH, Mo. - The Missouri Western men's basketball program is in the third day of hosting their boys summer basketball camp. The camp started on Monday, July 13 and will conclude on Thursday, July 16. The camp is offered for player form 2nd through 7th grade and goes from 9am-12pm every day.

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6/30/2009 - GRIFFON MEN'S BASKETBALL TO HOLD BOYS BASKETBALL CAMP -

The Missouri Western men's basketball program will hold a boys basketball camp from Monday, July 13 through Thursday, July 16. Registration will being at 8:00 am on Monday with walk-ins welcome. If you would like to sign up early visit this website: www.gogriffons.com/pdf/Camps/2009_Basketball_camp.pdf.

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6/15/2009 - GRIFFON MEN’S BASKETBALL SIGNS ONE FOR 2009-10 SEASON - ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Missouri Western men’s basketball coach Tom Smith has announced the singing of one player to an NCAA National Letter of Intent. Denzell Cook (Omaha, Neb.) will join the Missouri Western Griffons roster for the 2009-10 season. 
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