The Lindenwood women's basketball team (8-6, 5-2 GLVC) will host Truman State (12-5, 8-1 GLVC) on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. inside Hyland Arena in St. Charles, Mo.
Lindenwood is coming off a 74-57 win over William Jewell on Thursday, a good bounce back after a tough five-point loss on the road to Lewis. The Lions have won six of their last seven games, and eight of their last 10 contests.
Julia Ruzevich is leading the way in all areas for the Lions. Ruzevich is averaging 20.0 points and 10.5 rebounds per game, as she leads the team in steals (23) and blocks (20). The graduate ranks third on the squad with 32 assists.
Devin Fuhring has played efficient basketball on both ends of the floor, as she is posting 13.2 points per game with a team-high 21 three-point field goals made. Fuhring has added 13 steals and 10 blocks to go along with her 40 assists.
Ellen McCorkle is pushing a double-double each night, as her averages of 11.6 points and 7.5 rebounds complements her 13 steals and 13 blocks. Ruzevich (50.7), McCorkle (47.2), and Fuhring (43.0) are shooting efficiently from the field, as the three has accounted for more than 61 percent of the teams made field goals.
Gracie Neff is leading the team with an outstanding 71 assists this season.Â
Emily Benzschawel is evolving her game as of late by shooting 41.7 percent (10-of-24) from behind the arc.
After its matchup with the Bulldogs, Lindenwood will visit Bolivar, Mo. on Thursday to take on Southwest Baptist at 5:30 p.m.