ST. CHARLES, Mo. - Lindenwood shot its way to a 99-51 win over the Christian Brothers University women's basketball team, on Wednesday night, at Hyland Arena.
The Lions knocked down 12 three pointers, converted 19 of their 24 free throws and shot 49 percent from the floor.
TIP OFF:
Score: Lindenwood 99 | CBU 51
Records: Lions (4-5) | Lady Bucs (2-7)
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HOW IT HAPPENED:
- After CBU jumped out to an 8-2 lead, at the 7:30 mark of the first quarter, the Lions went on a 29-10 run to take a 31-18 lead to the second quarter.
- CBU briefly cut the lead to single digits, but Lindenwood responded to take a 47-30 lead into halftime.
- The hosts shot 5-7 from long range, in the third quarter, to help outscore the Lady Bucs 30-11.
- Lindenwood continued its hot shooting, outscoring CBU 22-10 to finish the final quarter.
KEY STATS | NOTEABLES:
- The Lions knocked down 12 three pointers, converted 19 of their 24 free throws and shot 49 percent from the floor.
- Lindenwood hit seven of its three pointers in the second half.
- The hosts finished with a 51-32 edge on the glass and took advantage of 17 second chance points.
- Lindenwood converted 18 CBU turnovers into 28 points.
- Emily Jones and Yaya Coleman led the Lady Bucs with 13 points apiece.
UP NEXT:
The Lady Bucs are scheduled to return to action on Saturday, Dec. 18 when they travel to Delta State. Tipoff is set for 2 PM.