PHOTO GALLERY: Missouri women's basketball wins against Western Illinois

November 15, 2012 | 10:57 p.m. CST

The Missouri women's basketball team earned a 70-61 victory over the Western Illinois Leathernecks. The Tigers' record is now 3-0.

Missouri guard Sydney Crafton goes for a layup against Western Illinois Thursday night at Mizzou Arena. Missouri won the game 70-61. | Alli Inglebright

Members of the Missouri starting five link arms as the lineup is announced Thursday at Mizzou Arena during a game against Western Illinois. | Zac Boesch

Missouri guard Kyley Simmons pushes Western Illinois' Rebecca Henricson on Thursday at Mizzou Arena. | Zac Boesch

Missouri guard Liene Priede fights for the ball with Western Illinois guard Charnelle Reed on Thursday at Mizzou Arena. | Alli Inglebright

Forward Bri Kulas works the ball in against Ashley Luke on Thursday at Mizzou Arena. Missouri won against Western Illinois, putting its record at 3-0. | Zac Boesch

Guard Kyley Simmons directs the offense Thursday the Mizzou Arena. Missouri defeated Western Illinois 70-61. | Zac Boesch

Missouri forward Darian Saunders, left, drives into the lane against Ashley Luke Thursday at Mizzou Arena. | Zac Boesch