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2/27/2010 - GRIFFON WOMEN FALL IN SEASON FINALE 68-55 AGAINST BEARCATS - Box Score

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Missouri Western women’s basketball team fell in their season finale by a score of 68-55 at home against the Southwest Baptist Bearcats. The Griffons were led by Jessica Koch and Kayla Vice as they had 16 and 12 points respectively. The Griffons end their season with a 7-20 overall record and a 5-15 record in the MIAA. 
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2/26/2010 - GRIFFON WOMEN END SEASON WITH GAME AGAINST SOUTHWEST BAPTIST - ST. JOSEPH, Mo. - The Missouri Western women's basketball team will take on the Southwest Baptist Bearcats in the last game of the regular season on Saturday, February 27. Western will be looking to snap an eight game losing streak. Western defeated the Bearcats earlier this season by a score of 75-74 back on Tuesday, January 19.

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2/24/2010 - WESTERN WOMEN FALL 63-49 AT HOME TO UCM JENNIES - Box Score
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Missouri Western women’s basketball fell 63-49 against the University of Central Missouri Jennies on Wednesday night in the fieldhouse. Kayla Vice dumped in 13 points for the Griffons while Jessica Koch snared a team high nine rebounds. The Griffons fall to 7-19 on the season and 5-14 in MIAA play.

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2/24/2010 - GRIFFON WOMEN TAKE ON JENNIES IN HOME MIAA ACTION - ST. JOSEPH, Mo. - The Missouri Western women's basketball team will take on the University of Central Missouri on Wednesday, February 24 at home in the fieldhouse. The Griffons fell to the Jennies earlier this season in Warrensburg, Mo. Western will be trying to snap a seven game losing streak while the Jennies will try and build on their three game winning streak. Western sits at 7-18 overall and 5-13 in MIAA play while the Jennies are 15-10 overall and 11-7 in MIAA action. Tip time is set for 5:30 pm.

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2/20/2010 - GRIFFON WOMEN FALL ON THE ROAD 73-67 AGAINST BULLDOGS - Box Score

KIRKSVILLE, Mo. – The Griffons continued to struggle as they fell for the seventh consecutive game. This time they fell to the Truman State Bulldogs by a score of 73-67 in Kirksville, Mo. Kayla Vice led the charge for the Griffons scoring a game high 19 points on 7-of-14 shooting from the field. Western sits at 7-18 overall and 5-13 in MIAA play.

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2/16/2010 - GRIFFON WOMEN TAKE ON BULLDOGS IN FINAL REGULAR SEASON ROAD CONTEST -

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. - The Missouri Western women will look to snap a six game losing streak in their final road contest of the regular season. Western will be in Kirksville, Mo. to take on the Truman State Bulldogs on Saturday, February 20. Game time is set for 5:30 pm from Pershing Arena. The Griffons are currently 7-17 overall and 5-12 in MIAA play while the Bulldogs are 9-15 overall and 4-13 in MIAA play. The Griffons beat the Bulldogs earlier this season by a score of 65-59 in St. Joseph, Mo. back on Wednesday, January 13.

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2/13/2010 - GRIFFON WOMEN FALL 103-73 ON THE ROAD AGAINST BEARCATS - MARYVILLE, Mo. – Missouri Western could not over come 41 field goals and 15 three point baskets by Northwest Missouri State falling 103-73 in Bearcat Arena. The Griffons were led by Kayla Vice as she scored 20 points on 8-of-19 shooting. Western falls to 7-17 overall and 5-12 in MIAA play.

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2/12/2010 - WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TRAVELS TO MARYVILLE FOR MIAA MATCHUP WITH NORTHWEST - ST. JOSEPH, Mo. - The Missouri Western Women's basketball team hits the road Saturday, February 13 for a battle with the Bearcats of Northwest Missouri State.  The Griffons are looking to end a two game losing skid and be perfect over the Bearcats this season.  The Griffons won the first meeting between the two teams 67-54 on January 6 in St. Joseph.  Western looks for it's first win at the Bearcat Arena since Coach Plett took over in the 2007 season.  The Griffons are currently 7-16 overall and 5-11 in the MIAA, while the Bearcats are 11-11 overall and 7-8 in the conference.  Tip-off is set for 1:30 p.m. in the Bearcat Arena.
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2/10/2010 - GRIFFON WOMEN FALL 58-55 AT HOME TO MAVERICKS - ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Western women fell for the fifth time in a row in MIAA play losing at home to the Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks 58-55 in St. Joseph, Mo. Western shot just 31.0-percent (9-29) in the second half falling to 7-16 overall and 5-11 in MIAA play. Jessica Koch led the charge with 19 points on 7-of-16 shooting.
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2/10/2010 - GRIFFON WOMEN LOOK TO SNAP FOUR GAME SKID - ST. JOSEPH, Mo. - The Missouri Western women's basketball team (7-15, 5-10 MIAA) will try and stop a four game losing streak tonight against the University of Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks (11-10, 6-8 MIAA) in the MWSU Fieldhouse. The Griffons fell to the Mavericks earlier this season by a score of 59-51 in Omaha on Saturday, January 3, 2010.

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2/6/2010 - GRIFFON WOMEN FALL 87-64 AGAINST MISSOURI SOUTHERN - JOPLIN, Mo. - Jessica Koch led the Griffons, scoring 20 points on 12-of-15 free throw attempts but it would not be enough as the Griffons fell 87-64 against the Missouri Southern Lions in Joplin, Mo.
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2/3/2010 - GRIFFON WOMEN TRY TO GET BACK ON WINNING TRACK AGAINST LIONS -

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2/1/2010 - GRIFFON WOMEN COME UP SHORT IN 3RD STRAIGHT MIAA GAME - ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Missouri Western women’s basketball team could not overcome a slow start against the Lady Tigers of Fort Hays State on Monday night, as they lost 66-52 in the MWSU Fieldhouse.  It is only the third home loss for the Griffons on the season, all three of which have been MIAA games.  Western shot just 30.6-percent on the night and were 9-of-13 from the charity stripe.  The loss drops the Griffons to 7-14 on the season and 5-9 in the MIAA.
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1/30/2010 - GRIFFON WOMEN STRUGGLE AT HOME AGAINST THE LADY BLUES IN 74-44 LOSS - ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Missouri Western fell into a hole early and was never able to come back in a 74-44 loss to the Lady Blues of Washburn.  The Griffons put together a couple different runs, but they were always equaled by the hot-shooting Lady Blues.  The Griffons had two players in double-digits on the night, with Jessica Koch leading the way with 13, while Kayla Vice added 10.  The loss drops to the Griffons to 7-13 on the season and 5-8 in the MIAA.
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1/27/2010 - GRIFFON WOMEN LOOK FOR UPSET AGAINST 15TH RANKED LADY BLUES -

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. - The Missouri Western women's basketball team (7-12, 5-7 MIAA) will be searching for their fifth straight home MIAA victory when they take on the 15th ranked Washburn Lady Blues (15-3, 9-3 MIAA) on Saturday, January 30 in the fieldhouse. Game time is set for 5:30 pm.

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1/27/2010 - GRIFFON WOMEN FALL TO 5TH RANKED LADY HORNETS 110-68 - EMPORIA, Kan. – Missouri Western could not over come a MIAA record 20 long range bombs by 5th ranked Emporia State Hornets as they fell 110-68 in Emporia, Kan.. Western was led by Tierra Ford as she scored 18 points off the bench. Western falls to 7-12 overall and 5-7 in MIAA action. 
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1/26/2010 - GRIFFON WOMEN LOOK TO REACH .500 IN THE MIAA WITH CONTEST AT EMPORIA -

ST. JOSEPH, Mo - The Missouri Western women's basketball team is coming off two MIAA Conference victories, a 75-74 victory at Southwest Baptist and a 74-67 home win over Pittsburg State, and now look to even out their conference record at 6-6 when they travel to Emporia, Kan. to take on the Lady Hornets.  Emporia State (17-1 overall and 10-1 in the MIAA) is riding a 12 game win streak into the game, as the Griffons are looking to get their first victory over ESU under Coach Lynn Plett.  Tip-off is set for 5:30 pm Wednesday, January 27 at White Auditorium in Emporia, Kan.

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1/23/2010 - GRIFFON WOMEN WIN 74-67 IN TOUGH MIAA BATTLE WITH PITTSBURG STATE -

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Missouri Western rode a career high night by freshman guard Kayla Vice as they battled the Gorillas of Pittsburg State to a 74 to 67 win in the MWSU Fieldhouse.  Vice scored a career high 26 points, and Jessica Koch recorded her fourth double-double of the season (her second in as many games) scoring 13 points and pulling down 11 rebounds.  The victory is the fourth MIAA home victory in a row for the Griffons, and puts Western at 7-11 overall and 5-6 in the conference.

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1/21/2010 - GRIFFON WOMEN OPEN UP SECOND HALF OF MIAA SEASON AGAINST GORILLAS -

The Missouri Western women's basketball team (6-11, 4-6 MIAA) will open up the second half of the MIAA season on Saturday, January 23 hosting the Pittsburg State Gorillas (9-8, 7-3 MIAA). The Griffons will be looking for their fourth straight home MIAA victory and their first against the Gorillas since January 23, 2008 when the Griffons defeated the Gorillas 77-75 in the fieldhouse. Western fell to Pittsburg State earlier this season by a score of 60-43 on December 2, 2009 in Pittsburg, Kan. Tip time is set for 5:30 pm from the fieldhouse.

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1/19/2010 - GRIFFON WOMEN EARN FIRST MIAA ROAD VICTORY 75-74 OVER SBU BEARCATS - BOLIVAR, Mo. – The Missouri Western women’s basketball team (6-11, 4-6 MIAA) picked up their first road MIAA victory of the season over the Southwest Baptist Bearcats (3-14, 1-9 MIAA), 75-74. The Griffons turned up the heat in the second half shooting 53.6-percent (15-28) from the field to comeback from a two point halftime deficit. Jessica Koch recorded her third double-double of the season and fifth of her career with 20 points and 11 rebounds.
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1/18/2010 - GRIFFON WOMEN STILL SEARCHING FOR FIRST MIAA ROAD VICTORY -

The Missouri Western Griffons (5-11, 3-6 MIAA) will hit the road on Tuesday, January 19 for a match-up against Southwest Baptist University. The Griffons will be searching for their first road MIAA victory of the season. Western fell in their last game on the road to the Jennies of Central Missouri by a score of 83-61. The Bearcats (3-13, 1-8 MIAA) have lost five straight and are just 1-7 at home this season. Game time is set for 5:30 pm from Bolivar, Mo.

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1/16/2010 - SLOW START COSTS GRIFFON WOMEN AGAINST JENNIES - WARRENSBURG, Mo. – The Missouri Western women’s basketball team could not overcome a slow start falling by a score of 83-61 in Warrensburg against the Central Missouri Jennies. Tierra Ford scored 11 points in her return as the Griffons fall to 5-11 overall and 3-6 in MIAA action. The Griffons are still winless on the road in MIAA play.
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1/15/2010 - GRIFFON WOMEN LOOK FOR FIRST ROAD MIAA VICTORY -

The Missouri Western women's basketball team has won three straight home MIAA basketball games but has struggled on the road posting an 0-4 MIAA road record. Western will look to change that trend on Saturday, January 16 when they travel to Warrensburg, Mo. to take on the University of Central Missouri Jennies a team that has lost six of their last eight games. Western holds a 5-10 overall record and a 3-5 MIAA record while the Jennies are 7-8 overall and 3-5 in MIAA play. Tip-time is set for 1:30 pm from the Multipurpose Building on the campus of Central Missouri.

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1/13/2010 - LATE RALLY LIFTS GRIFFONS PAST BULLDOGS, 65-59 - ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Missouri Western women’s basketball team shot 52.4-percent (11-21) from the field in the second half and made 13-of-16 second half free throws to comeback from a halftime deficit earning a 65-59 MIAA home victory over the Truman State Bulldogs. The Griffons were led by Lauren Nolke as she poured in 16 points making 6-of-9 field goals and 3-of-3 from long range. The Griffons improve to 5-10 overall and 3-5 in the MIAA.
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1/12/2010 - GRIFFON WOMEN LOOK FOR THIRD STRAIGHT HOME MIAA VICTORY -

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. - The Missouri Western women's basketball (4-10, 2-5 MIAA) team will look to make it three straight at home in MIAA play. The Griffons host the Truman State Bulldogs (6-9, 1-7 MIAA) on Wednesday, January 13 in the MWSU Fieldhouse with tip time set for 5:30 pm. The Griffons are currently 2-2 at home on the season and 2-1 in MIAA play in the fieldhouse. The Griffons fell in their last game at home against non-conference foe #17 Quincy by a score of 79-70 on Saturday, January 9. Jessica Koch led the way with a career high 26 points. In their last home MIAA contest the Griffons outscored the Northwest Missouri State Bearcats 38-20 in the second half claiming a 67-54 victory. Lauren Nolke dumped in a season high 20 points while Koch collected her second double-double of the season and fourth of her career with 13 points and 10 rebounds. Western went 1-1 last season against the Bulldogs and hold a 46-15 advantage in the series and 23-5 advantage at home despite falling last season by a score of 71-62 on February 21, 2009 in the fieldhouse.

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1/9/2010 - COMEBACK BID COMES UP SHORT AS GRIFFON WOMEN FALL 79-70 AGAINST #17 HAWKS - ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Missouri Western outscored 17th ranked Quincy 52-38 in the second half but came up short falling 79-70 in the MWSU Fieldhouse. The Griffons were led by Jessica Koch as she scored a career high 26 points on 8-of-15 shooting from the field. She also connected on four three point shots and made 6-of-9 at the charity stripe. Western falls to 4-10 on the season.
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1/9/2010 - WOMEN'S BASKETBALL HOLDS ANNUAL FREE YOUTH GIRLS CLINIC - ST. JOSEPH, Mo. - The Missouri Western women's basketball team held their annual free youth basketball clinic for area girls from grades 2-6 on Saturday morning in the old gym. Approximately 25 girls participated in the clinic. Head Coach Lynn Plett and his team taught the girls valuable tools to make themselves better on the court. For attending the clinic the girls got free admission to the Griffons basketball game against 17th ranked Quincy University.
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1/8/2010 - GRIFFON WOMEN TRY FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE HOME VICTORY -

The Missouri Western women's basketball team (4-9, 2-5 MIAA) will try for their third consecutive home victory on Saturday, January 9 when they host non-conference opponent #17 Quincy University (10-3, 2-3 GLVC). Tip-time is set for 4:00 pm from the MWSU Fieldhouse. The Griffons hold a 5-1 record against the Hawks and a 3-0 record at home. The last time the two teams met the Griffons won 85-59 on December 20, 1997 in St. Joseph. The Griffons lost the first ever meeting with the Hawks by a score of 67-61 in Quincy, Ill. during the 1987-1988 season.

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1/6/2010 - GRIFFON WOMEN WIN AT HOME 67-54 OVER BEARCATS - ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Griffon women turned the game around in the second half, outscoring the Bearcats 17-3 in the first eight minutes of play. Western also shot 48.9 percent from the field for the game. Lauren Nolke tied her season-high with 20 points and Jessica Koch finished with her fourth career double-double, 13 points and 10 rebounds, and the second one in two games (vs. UNO on January 2).
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1/5/2010 - GRIFFON WOMEN LOOK TO MAKE IT TWO IN A ROW AT HOME -

The Griffon women's basketball team will shoot for their second home victory in a week. The Griffons beat the Missouri Southern Lions 78-62 in their last home game of 2009 on Wednesday, December 30. In their last game the Griffons fell to the Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks 59-51 in Omaha on Saturday, January 2. The Griffons take on the Northwest Missouri State Bearcats tomorrow evening, Wednesday, January 6 in the Fieldhouse with tip-time set for 5:30 pm. Western and the Bearcats have split their last four meetings with the Griffons coming away with a 94-65 victory in their last meeting on February 14, 2009 in the Fieldhouse . The Griffons are 3-9 overall and 1-5 in the MIAA while the Bearcats sit at 6-6 overall and 2-3 in MIAA action.

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1/2/2010 - GRIFFON WOMEN FALL 59-51 IN MIAA ACTION AGAINST MAVERICKS - OMAHA, Neb. – Western made a late run against the Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks but it would not be enough as they would fall 59-51 in Omaha, Neb. Poor shooting and 13 second half turnovers drops Western to 3-9 overall and 1-5 in MIAA play. Lauren Nolke led the Griffons with a game high 16 points while Jessica Koch finished with a double double scoring 11 points and snaring ten rebounds.
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12/30/2009 - GRIFFON WOMEN EARN FIRST MIAA VICTORY OVER LIONS 78-62 - ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Griffon women played in front of their home crowd for only the second time this season, putting together their best offensive output of the season with over 10 Griffons scoring in Wednesday night’s game against Missouri Southern. Led by several key runs in the first half, the Griffons separated themselves from the Lions early and never looked back for a 78-62 win. Western improves to 3-8 overall and 1-4 MIAA play.

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12/29/2009 - GRIFFON WOMEN PREPARE FOR LIONS AND MAVERICKS -

The Missouri Western women's basketball team (2-8, 0-4 MIAA) will play two more MIAA games this week. The Griffons will host their second game of the season on Wednesday, December 30 when they take on the Missouri Southern Lions (8-2, 2-1 MIAA). Game time is set for 5:30 pm from the MWSU Fieldhouse. The Griffons will hit the road on Saturday, January 2 in their first game of the New Year when they travel to Omaha, Neb. to take on the Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks (6-4, 1-2 MIAA). Game time is set for 1:30 pm from Sapp Fieldhouse.

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12/28/2009 - GRIFFON WOMEN FALL TO 8TH RANKED LADY BLUES, 69-50 - TOPEKA, Kan. – Despite getting 18 points from Jessica Koch the Missouri Western Griffons fell to the 8th ranked Washburn Lady Blues 69-50 in MIAA action. The Griffons fell for the seventh straight time in the series and trail in the series 41-37. Western sits at 2-8 overall and 0-4 in MIAA play.
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12/26/2009 - GRIFFON WOMEN RETURN TO MIAA ACTION AGAINST 8TH RANKED LADY BLUES -

The Missouri Western women's basketball team returns to MIAA action on Monday, December 28 when they travel to Topeka, Kan. to take on the 8th ranked Washburn Lady Blues. Game time is set for 5:30 pm from Lee Arena. The Griffons sit at 2-7 overall and 0-3 in MIAA play.

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12/16/2009 - WESTERN WOMEN FALL 55-52 AT ROCKHURST IN FINAL CONTEST BEFORE HOLIDAY BREAK - KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Western women’s basketball team went on a 19-7 run late in the contest, but a jumper with 25 second left and a free throw with one second remaining by Megan Cook dashed the Griffons hope of a comeback against the Rockhurst Hawks. Lauren Nolke finished the game with a season and game high 20 points but it would not be enough falling 55-52. The Griffons fall to 2-7 overall heading into the holiday break.
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12/14/2009 - GRIFFON WOMEN FLY BY JETS 57-45 IN NON-CONFERENCE ACTION - WICHITA, Kan. – The Missouri Western Griffons used a big first half against the Newman University Jets claiming a 57-45 victory in Wichita, Kan. Jessica Koch led all scorers with 15 points as the Griffons earned their second victory of the season improving to 2-6 overall.
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12/14/2009 - GRIFFON WOMEN TAKE ON JETS IN NON-CONFERENCE ACTION -

ST. JOSEPH, Mo.- The Missouri Western women's basketball team will step out of MIAA action this week as they open up tonight against the Newman University Jets in Wichita, Kan. The Griffons are currently 1-6 on the season while the Jets are 1-7. Tip time is set for 6:00 pm from Fugate Gymnasium on the campus of Newman University.

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12/12/2009 - SLOW START COSTS GRIFFONS A 75-61 LOSS TO TIGERS - HAYS, Kan. – The Missouri Western women’s basketball team got outscored 42-25 in the first half as they would fall 75-61 in MIAA action against the Fort Hays State Tigers. The Griffons fell for the third straight time to open up MIAA play and now sit at 1-6 overall and 0-3 in MIAA play.
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12/5/2009 - WESTERN FALLS 71-62 AGAINST LADY HORNETS - ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Missouri Western women’s basketball team lost their MIAA home opener 71-62 in front of 1,101 fans at the MWSU Fieldhouse.  Western was down by as many as 13 in the second half, but battled their way back.  Leading the Griffons, with career highs of 12 and 11 points, respectively, were freshman Charlonda Bozeman and Kallie Schoonover.
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12/2/2009 - GRIFFON WOMEN STRUGGLE IN SECOND HALF FALLING 56-43 IN MIAA OPENER TO PSU - PITTSBURG, Kan. – The Missouri Western women’s basketball team struggled in the second half in their MIAA opener against the Pittsburg State University Gorillas scoring only 13 second half points on their way to a 60-43 defeat. The Griffons were led by Kayla Vice as she had 11 points on 5-of-10 shooting.  Western falls to 1-4 on the season and 0-1 in MIAA play. 
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12/1/2009 - GRIFFON WOMEN’S BASKETBALL SIGNS ONE FOR 2010-11 SEASON - ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Missouri Western women’s basketball coach Lynn Plett has announced the singing of one player to the NCAA National Letter’s of Intent. The Griffons will bring in Emily Romdenne out of Mukwonago, Wis. for the 2010-2011 basketball season.  
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11/28/2009 - GRIFFON WOMEN PICK UP FIRST VICTORY OF THE SEASON OVER MOUNTAIN LIONS - COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The Missouri Western women’s basketball team picked up their first victory of the season defeating the host school, University of Colorado-Colorado Springs 52-43 in the final game of the Hyatt Place Thanksgiving Classic. Western was led by Jessica Koch and Rachel Luteyn as they had 15 and 11 points respectively. Western sits at 1-3 with the victory.
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11/27/2009 - WESTERN WOMEN COME UP SHORT AGAINST ADAMS STATE - COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The Missouri Western women’s basketball team battled back all day in the first ever meeting with the Adams State Grizzlies, but it would not be enough falling 68-66 in Colorado Springs, Colo. The Griffons were led by Jessica Koch as she had a game high 22 points on 8-of-14 shooting. The Griffons fall to 0-3 on the season with the loss. 
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11/24/2009 - WOMEN'S BASKETBALL SHOOTS FOR FIRST WIN OF THE SEASON AT COLORADO SPRINGS - The Missouri Western women's basketball team heads on the road this Thanksgiving weekend to participate in the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs Tournament in Colorado Springs, Colo.  The Griffons (0-2) are in search of their first wins this weekend, as they take on Adams State University (3-1) and the host Colorado Springs (2-1).  On Friday, November 27, Western will take on the Grizzlies of ASU in a 1 p.m. tip-off game.  The Griffons then turn around and play the Mountain Lions of UCCS on their home court at 3 p.m. Saturday, November 28. 
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11/21/2009 - GRIFFON WOMEN FALL 103-74 TO DRURY PANTHERS - ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Missouri Western women’s basketball team lost another basketball game in the Drury Classic as they fell 103-74 to the host school Drury University.  The Griffons shot 40 % from the field, with Jessica Koch and Rachel Luteyn both scoring double digits, with 15 and 13 respectively. 
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11/20/2009 - GRIFFON WOMEN FALL IN SEASON OPENER TO MICHIGAN TECH; 67-37 - ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Missouri Western women’s basketball team showed fight in its first game of the 2009-10 season.  The Griffons battled against Michigan Tech University, the number 1 team in the country, to a 67-37 loss in the Drury Classic. 
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11/18/2009 - GRIFFON WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TIP'S OFF SEASON IN DRURY TOURNAMENT - ST. JOSEPH, Mo - The Missouri Western women's basketball team will play their first games of the 2009-10 regular season this Friday and Saturday, November 20 and 21 as they travel to Springfield, Mo. for the Drury Tournament.  Western is pitted against Michigan Tech University, the number one team in the nation on Friday, November 20 at 4:00 p.m.  The Griffons will then take on the host team Drury, Saturday, November 21 at 5 p.m.  The Griffons went 1-2 in their exhibition play, which concluded with an 81-64 win over Livin' the Dream last week.
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11/12/2009 - GRIFFONS WIN FINAL EXHIBITION OVER LIVIN' THE DREAM 81-64 - ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Missouri Western women’s basketball team closed out their exhibition portion of the 2009 preseason with a win over Livin’ the Dream on Thursday night.  Western shot just 38.7% from the floor and 36.7% from beyond the arc but would come away with the victory, 81-64.  The Griffons were led on the night by Jessica Koch who recorded a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds.  Breanna Saline, Lauren Nolke, and Tierra Ford also scored double digits with 17, 13, and 11 points respectively.
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11/7/2009 - WOMEN’S BASKETBALL FALLS TO DIVISION I MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY, 73-59 - KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Western women’s basketball team outscored the University of Missouri-Kansas City Kangaroos 36-30 in the second half, but it wasn’t enough as they fell 73-59. Tierra Ford led the charge with 13 points connect on 5-of-10 from the field.
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11/6/2009 - GRIFFON WOMEN BASKETBALL TO TAKE ON MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY IN EXHIBITION GAME - The Missouri Western women's basketball team is set to play their second exhibition game of the season on Saturday, November 7 as they travel to Kansas City, Mo. for a game with Missouri-Kansas City.  The Kangaroos, from the Summit League, were 12-18 overall last season and finished 7th in conference.  Western lost their first exhhibition of the season last weekend with a 117-49 final at Missouri State.  Tip-off for this Saturday is set for 2 p.m. at the Swinney Recreation Center.
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11/2/2009 - WOMEN'S BASKETBALL HELPS OUT AT LOCAL HY-VEE - ST. JOSEPH, Mo. - The Missouri Western women's basketball team took time out off their busy schedules to help out at the St. Joseph Hy-Vee last Saturday morning. The players and coaches helped bag and carry out customer's groceries. The players also took time to visit with customers and sign posters and hand out schedule cards.
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11/1/2009 - WOMEN’S BASKETBALL FALLS TO DIVISION I MISSOURI STATE - SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The Missouri Western women’s basketball team opened up their exhibition season today against Division I opponent Missouri State in Springfield, Mo. The Griffons hurt themselves in the contest turning the ball over 36 times falling 117-49. Rachel Luteyn led Western with 12 points while Jessica Koch had 10 points going a perfect 8-of-8 from the free throw line.
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10/30/2009 - WOMEN'S BASKETBALL SET FOR EXHIBITION WITH MISSOURI STATE -

The Missouri Western women's basketball team will open up its exhibition season on Sunday, November 1. The Griffons will take on the Missouri State Lady Bears in Springfield, Mo. with tip off set for 2:00 pm.

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10/27/2009 - GRIFFONS PICKED 10TH IN PRESEASON WOMEN’S BASKETBALL COACHES AND MEDIA POLL - ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Missouri Western Griffon women’s basketball team was tabbed 10th in the MIAA preseason Coaches and Media Poll which were announced today, Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at the annual basketball media day held at the Kansas City Marriot Hotel in downtown Kansas City.
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7/29/2009 - GRIFFON WOMEN’S BASKETBALL RELEASES 2009-10 SCHEDULE - ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Missouri Western State University head women’s basketball coach Lynn Plett unveiled the Griffons’ 2009-10 women’s basketball schedule. The 28-game slate, 12 of which are home games, is highlighted with an exhibition match against a Division I opponent and games versus five 2009 NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball Tournament qualifiers. The Griffons will also take part in the Drury Tournament on Friday, November 20 and Saturday, November 21 and the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs Tournament on Friday, November 27 and Saturday, November 28.

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6/16/2009 - WOMEN'S BASKETBALL HOLDS GIRLS BASKETBALL CAMPS - The Missouri Western women's basketball staff opened up their 2009 girls basketball camps on Monday, June 15. They are putting on two separate girls basketball camps. The first camp is a Griffon Day Camp which starts at 9:00 am and runs until 12:00 pm. The second camp is a Shooting and Offensive Skills Camp which starts at 1:00 pm and run to 4:00 pm. Both camps will run through Thursday, June 18.
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