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EDMOND, Oklahoma – The No. 2-ranked Northwest Missouri State University men's basketball team moved to 14-0 and 4-0 in MIAA play with a 78-67 road win over Central Oklahoma at the Hamilton Field House Saturday.
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Joey Witthus carried the offensive load as he recorded a career-high 34 points. Witthus was 10-of-16 from the field and 11-of-12 from the free throw line. Witthus scored 26 of his 34 in the second half.
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Central Oklahoma held Northwest to less than 80 points for the first time in 10 games this season. Northwest was held to a season-low five three-pointers.
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The Bearcats will be in action against Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at home against the Emporia State Hornets.
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NOTES: Northwest tallied 13 steals and only turned the ball over seven times, including only two miscues in the second half … Northwest out-scored UCO in the paint, 44-26 … Northwest enjoyed a 16-2 scoring edge in points off turnovers.
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