The Lindenwood men's basketball team (9-15, 3-13 GLVC) lost to McKendree (12-12, 7-9 GLVC), 80-68, in the team's final road match of the regular season.

GAME OVERVIEW
The Lions led, 41-35, going into halftime against the Bearcats. In the first half, the team shot 50 percent from the field, and 66.7 percent from deep, after hitting on 4-6 threes. McKendree matched Lindenwood's shooting percentage for the first half, as they also hit on 50 percent of shots, but were held to under 45 percent from deep.

The second half saw McKendree take control as they outscored Lindenwood, 45-27. The Lions were held to 40.7 percent shooting in the final half, including going 2-12 on three point attempts. The Bearcats hit on 60 percent of their shots in the second half, while also getting to the free throw line 15 times, where they went 13-15.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

• Vijay Blackmon was the team's leader in points at McKendree with 21. It marked the fifth time on the season he has led the team in points, and the ninth time he has scored at least 20.
• Blackmon finished the game with 10 rebounds, for the first double-double of his career.
• TJ Crockett and Luka Radosevic both finished with at least 14 points, as Radosevic tallied 18 and Crockett scored 14.
• Crockett assisted on five buckets for the Lions on Saturday, which was best on the team. It was the ninth time in his career that he has led the team in assists in a game.
• Radosevic's two steals tied a career-high, matching his output against Quincy a week ago. He has now led the team in steals in a game four times this season.

QUOTEABLE
"Lots of positives we can take away from today," said Head Coach Kyle Gerdeman. "These guys worked real hard, and for most of the game we played strong defense against a great offensive team. We lost our rhythm near the end, but we are looking forward to the last four games at home and to finish the season playing our best basketball."

UP NEXT
Lindenwood returns to the Hyland Arena for four-straight home games to close out the regular season. The team takes on Rockhurst on Thursday, Feb. 20 at 7:30 p.m.