GAME OVERVIEW
Lindenwood women's basketball set a program record with its 21st win of the season in a 54-50 win over Pittsburg State in the MIAA Championship Quarterfinals. The third-seeded Lions advance to take on second-seeded Central Missouri in tomorrow's MIAA Semifinals. Lindenwood led for a majority of the game and entered the fourth quarter with a 15-point lead. However, a late run from the Gorillas brought the score within three points late in the fourth quarter, but the Lions persevered for the victory. Lindenwood is now 21-6 overall this season.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
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Kallie Bildner led the Lions in points and rebounds with 19 and 17, respectively. She shot 8-13 from the field.
- The game marks Bildner's 16th double-double this season.
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Lindsay Medlen was second on the team in scoring with 12 points, while adding three rebounds, two assists and two steals.
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Kylie Ferguson tallied 10 points for Lindenwood, shooting 4-8 from the field.
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Lexie Moe collected 10 rebounds against the Gorillas.
- The Lions 54 points is the third-lowest point total of the season and the third time they have been held under 60 points.
- Lindenwood held Pittsburg State to a 9.1% shooting percentage from three.
UP NEXT
The Lions take on defending national champion Central Missouri in the MIAA Championship Semifinals. Tip off is set for 8:15 p.m.
