The Lindenwood women's basketball team (0-2, 0-0 OVC) fell to Dayton (1-1, 0-0 A10) by a score of 91-73 on Sunday afternoon in Dayton, Ohio.

GAME OVERVIEW
Dayton jumped out to a 14-3 lead midway through the first quarter. Lindenwood settled in with the help of Makayla Wallace who scored four of the next six points, as the Lions cut the deficit to six at 15-9. Lindenwood finished the quarter, making its last three shots from the field but trailed 23-14 after 10 minutes.

Mary McGrath and Kaylen Evans each nailed three pointers to begin the second quarter, which cut the Dayton lead to three. The Flyers would respond, going on an 8-0 run to extend their lead back to 31-20. The comfortable advantage would be maintained throughout the middle frame with the Flyers leading 47-34 at the break. Wallace and Ellie Brueggemann led the Lions with six points each at the break.

Dayton continues to extend its lead in the third quarter, outscoring Lindenwood 22-14. Brueggemann continued to be a bright spot in the game, adding nine points in the frame, including a pair of threes. The freshman had a game-high 15 points after 30 minutes of play. Lindenwood trailed 69-48 at the end of three.

Lindenwood came out with an attacking mentality in the fourth quarter, getting to the line 21 times. The Lions made 13 of them. Alyssa Nielsen and Mykayla Cunningham each had seven points in the period, tops among Lindenwood players. Jannaeleigh Cooper filled the stat sheet in the fourth, compiling five points and four rebounds in just seven minutes. Although the Lions outscored the Flyers in the final quarter, it wasn't enough as Dayton picked up the 91-73 win.

GAME LEADERS
Ellie Brueggemann (15 points, 4-of-8 3PT FG)
Alyssa Nielsen (9 points, 5 rebounds)
Mykayla Cunningham (7 points, 2-of-3 FG, 2 rebounds)

UP NEXT
The Lions will remain in Ohio and take on Cincinnati on Wednesday. Opening tip is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. CT.