GAME OVERVIEW
Lindenwood women's basketball topped Pittsburg State 81-61 to become the first team in the MIAA to reach four wins in MIAA play. The Lions are only the second team to defeat the Gorillas this season. With the victory, the Lions move to 10-1 overall and 4-0 in conference games.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
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Kallie Bildner led all scorers with 26 points and 14 rebounds. It is her fourth consecutive double-double and her sixth of the season.
- Bildner also recorded three blocks in the game. As a team, the Lions had nine blocks.
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Charisse Williams was second on the team in scoring with 12 points while chipping in five rebounds and two assists.
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Devin Fuhring scored eight points in the second quarter alone en route to 12 points on the day.
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Kylie Ferguson was the fourth Lion in double-figures with 10 points. She was 4-8 from the field and 2-4 from three.
- The Gorillas entered the game 15
th in the NCAA with a 38.4% team 3FG%. Lindenwood held Pittsburg State to 1-14 (7.1%) from beyond the arc.
- Additionally, PSU was 16
th in field goal percentage at 46.7%. The Lions held the Gorillas to 26-70 shooting (37.1%).
- Fort Hays State defeated Southwest Baptist this afternoon, marking them and Lindenwood as the only two teams to reach 4-0 in MIAA games. Washburn also is undefeated in MIAA play with a 3-0 record.
UP NEXT
The Lions host travel partner Lincoln on Jan. 12 at Hyland Arena for a 1:30 p.m. tip.
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