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Basketball recap
\n<\/b>Men\u2019s basketball completed the season with a 71-58 win over Southwest Baptist University. The win wrapped up the team\u2019s regular season with a 12-14 overall record and an 8-11 mark in MIAA play. The men played in the first round of the MIAA tournament as the No.10 seed. The Griffon men are coached by Brett Weiberg.<\/p>\n

The Griffon women secured a home game in the opening round of the MIAA tournament with a 78-65 win over Southwest Baptist University. The team finished the regular season with a 14-11 overall record and a 9-10 mark in MIAA play. They won their first MIAA tournament game against Lincoln University 80-56 in the fieldhouse and advanced to Kansas City to take on second-seeded Emporia State University. The women are coached by Rob Edmisson. <\/b><\/p>\n

Softball and baseball<\/b><\/p>\n

At the end of March, the softball team, coached by Jen Bagley, was ranked No. 17 in the National Fastpitch Coaches Association poll after winning its last 12 games. It was the first time in the season the team has appeared in the top 25 poll. The team\u2019s record was 21-9 at the time.<\/p>\n

Senior\u00a0Tiffany Gillaspy<\/a> was named Louisville\/Slugger NFCA Division II National Player of the Week for games played over March 16-22. The Johnston, Iowa native batted .529 and slugged 1.059 to help the Griffons win all 10 games that week. The senior infielder was 18-for-34 at the plate with four doubles, four home runs and a triple. She knocked in 15 runs, scored 12 times and did not strike out in 35 plate appearances. She was also the MIAA Hitter of the Week.<\/p>\n

The baseball team, coached by Buzz Verduzco, was 16-9 overall record and 11-5 in the MIAA.<\/p>\n

Gold Coat Victory Fund \u2013 help us expand the Griffon Nation <\/b><\/p>\n

With a new Spratt Memorial Stadium on the horizon, more than ever, it\u2019s as great a time to be a Griffon. Gold Coat members help the athletic programs provide a first-class experience to student athletes, with contributions providing support for sports programs, facilities and academic success. To become a member of the Gold Coat Victory Fund, log on to gogriffons.com or call the MWSU Athletics office at 816-271-4481.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/b>For all your Griffon sports information, go to gogriffons.com.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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