The Lindenwood men's basketball team (11-14, 7-10 GLVC) lost in an offensive battle on Saturday to Missouri-St. Louis (18-6, 12-5 GLVC) by a final of 92-75 in St. Louis, Mo.
 
GAME OVERVIEW
The Triton jumped out to a 10-point lead in the first five minutes of the game, with the help of six buckets in the paint.  The lead amassed to 32-11, but the Lions clawed back before the end of the half.  Kevin Caldwell Jr. knocked down a three-point shot at the 8:12 mark to make it a 16-point game.  Inside the five-minute mark, Caldwell Jr. tallied another three pointer to bring the game to 39-28.  Missouri-St. Louis closed out the first half with a 48-32 lead.
 
The Tritons continued its efficient offense into the second half, but the Lions continued to fight back.  Romelo Burrell registered a four-point play to bring the deficit within 11 points.  Less than two minutes later, Burrell made a jumper and the free throw, bringing the Lions within eight points.  At the 15:20 mark, Burrell hit a jump shot to make it a 57-51 ballgame.
 
Lindenwood and UMSL scored in waves, as the game teetered back-and-forth.  Near the end of the half, Brandon Trimble hit a pair of free throws to make it a 78-71 margin, but the Tritons began to pull away.  The Lions went cold on the offense end, as Missouri-St. Louis took advantage and secured the 92-75 win on Saturday.
 
GAME LEADERS
Romelo Burrell (23 PTS, 7 REB, 1 BLK)
Jacoby Ross (17 PTS, 7 REB, 5 AST, 3 STL)
Brandon Suggs (11 PTS, 7 REB)
 
UP NEXT
Lindenwood will return home on Thursday to host UIndy at 7:30 p.m. inside Hyland Arena in St. Charles, Mo.