Women’s basketball
The women’s basketball team went 21-8 overall and 13-6 in MIAA play, giving the program back-to-back 20-win seasons for the first time in 12 years. The Griffons claimed three victories over ranked opponents, including knocking off then No. 11 Emporia State at home on Feb. 11. The team won nine of its final 11 regular season games to claim the fourth-seed in the MIAA Championships.
Its season ended in the MIAA post-season tournament quarterfinals with a loss to eventual runner-up Central Oklahoma, but was not short on memorable moments. Senior guard Chelsea Dewey was named first team All-MIAA, and senior forward Sefulu Faavae was named to the MIAA All-defensive team.
Head coach for the women is Rob Edmisson.
Men’s basketball
The men’s basketball season record may not have matched the efforts of the team. Throughout the 7-21 season, the Griffons made a habit of grinding games out, and their hard-nosed style of play kept nearly every game low-scoring and close. Eight of the team’s 21 losses were by single digits, including four of its last five.
The season featured victories over top MIAA competition and a memorable win at Division I Southern Illinois-Edwardsville on Dec. 10. It was the program’s first win over a Division I program in 36 years and highlighted the team’s signature style as they limited SIU-Edwardsville to just 44 points in the win.
The men are coached by Brett Weiberg.
At the MIAA tournament, Head Coach Tom Smith and his 2003 men’s basketball team were honored as the champions at the first MIAA tournament at Municipal Auditorium 15 years ago. The women’s team advanced to the title game that year, as well.