Griffon Football loses on the road to Pittsburg State

PITTSBURG, Kan. (KQTV) -- Missouri Western State University football fell 45-42 at Pittsburg State on Saturday afternoon.

The Gorillas and Griffons exchanged blows for the entire first half, entering halftime tied at 28-28.

MoWest's final opportunity came from its own 25-yard line with 29 seconds remaining, but it managed only five yards on four downs. Griffon Quarterback Isaiah Tate totaled 352 all-purpose yards and three all-purpose touchdowns, completing 27-of-46 passes for 321 yards through the air while adding 31 on the ground.

The Griffons are now 3-4 on the regular season and 2-3 MIAA. The Gorillas improve to 2-5 on the regular season and 2-3 MIAA.

MoWest returns home this Saturday, October 24, for the annual Rogers Pharmacy Hall of Fame Game against Missouri Southern, who are 1-6 and 0-5 in the MIAA. Kickoff at Spratt Stadium is set for 2 p.m.