GAME OVERVIEW
The Lindenwood women's basketball team stayed resilient in a back-and-forth contest against Southwest Baptist and ultimately prevailed 70-66. The game featured five ties and five lead changes. With the win, the Lions finish the regular season 20-6 overall and 14-5 in MIAA games. They have earned the No. 3 seed in next week's MIAA Championship and will play Pittsburg State on Friday at 8:15 p.m. at the Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Mo.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
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Kallie Bildner led all scorers with 24 points and gathered 10 rebounds for her 15th double-double this season. She also recorded a career-high five blocks against the Bearcats.
- Five of Bildner's 10 rebounds came on the offensive glass.
- Bildner now has 807 career rebounds, third all-time at Lindenwood.
- Bildner ended the MIAA season as the conference leader in points per game (17.4), rebounds per game (10.1) and shooting percentage (.615)
- Seniors
Charisse Williams and
Lexie Moe each tallied 10 points in the game. Moe had eight rebounds and Williams had three boards and two assist.
- Senior
Sara Ross scored nine points on 4-9 shooting.
- Lindenwood has matched the program's NCAA record with it's 20th win this season. Additionally, the Lions 14 conference wins are the most for Lindenwood since joining the NCAA.
UP NEXT
The Lions are the No. 3 seed in next week's MIAA Championship. They will open the tournament on Friday at 8:15 p.m. against No. 6 Pittsburg State. For more information on the MIAA Championship, visit
Tournament Central.