Box Score The Lady Lions defense played a nearly flawless first half on Saturday afternoon which led the women's basketball team to a 74-40 road victory over New Orleans.

Lindenwood allowed just 13 points in the first 20 minutes, including holding the Lady Privateers to three-of-25 shooting from the field. New Orleans hit its second field goal of the game at the 13:47 mark and that made the score 8-4 in favor of Lindenwood. The Lady Privateers did not connect on another field goal until the final minute of the half. By that time, Lindenwood had built a 23-point lead and it led 36-13 at halftime.

The Lady Lions were able to play their bench for most of the second half, and they grew their lead to 38 points late in the game. Lindenwood received 27 points from its bench in the final period and the Lady Lions' bench outscored New Orleans 40-0 for the game.

Lindenwood shot 42.4 percent from the field for the game and outrebounded New Orleans by a 59-28 margin. New Orleans shot just 24.1 percent from the field for the contest.

Marissa Lehnig led Lindenwood in scoring with 12 points, and Caroline Bourlioux had a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds. Meagan Hittle and Julie Hlinak each had 11 points off the bench, and both players missed just one field goal attempt. Sonya Milford finished with a team-high four assists to go along with seven points and nine rebounds. Cassie Bluemner also had nine boards.

Lindenwood improves to 8-5 with the victory and it has now won five out of the last six games. The Lady Lions will be in action again this Thursday when they travel to McKendree for a 7 p.m. contest.