Box Score
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — The Missouri Western State University men's basketball team turned to a trio of standouts to pull away in the second half for a 94-76 victory over Pittsburg State University Thursday (Feb. 20) at the MWSU Fieldhouse.
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Tyree Martin, Tyrell Carroll and Tyus Millhollin combined for 66 points for MWSU (15-12, 11-5 MIAA) as the Griffons pulled away after the two teams were tied, 50-50, with 15:20 to play in the game.
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Martin scored a game high 24 points on 10 of 15 shooting from the field. He added a game high 11 rebounds as well to finish with a double double. Carroll and Millhollin added 21 points apiece.
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Jah-Kobe Womack scored a team-leading 20 points for the Gorillas (9-16, 5-11 MIAA), including 16 points in the first half. A.J. Walker added nine points and eight rebounds, while Dejon Waters Jr. chipped in with eight points.
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Western shot 59.4 percent from the field in the game (38-64) while holding Pitt State to 36.2 percent shooting on the night (25-69).
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