ST. CHARLES, Mo. --The Lindenwood softball team (5-12, 0-1 OVC) got dropped the first OVC game of the season in a 14-1 loss to the Tennessee State Lady Tigers (10-10-1, 1-0 OVC) on Saturday.

Senior Amanda Weyh (3-3) got the ball to start for Lindenwood and took the loss.  In addition to her three hits, Irelynn West had two doubles to lead the Lions. Sophomore Lauren Pelton put together a solid performance at the dish as well, going 1-for-3 with a home run and an RBI.

HOW IT HAPPENED
The Lions were trailing 7-0 in the sixth inning when they first put runs on the board. Pelton put Lindenwood on the board with a two-out solo home run. The Lions were unable to get any closer, as Tennessee State added seven runs to their tally on the way to a 14-1 final.

GAME NOTES
» West led the Lions, amassing three hits in the ballgame.
» Lindenwood's power output was led by West, who picked up two extra base hits in the ballgame.
» Lindenwood's highest scoring inning was the sixth, when it pushed one run across.
» Lindenwood pitchers faced 44 Tennessee State hitters in the game, allowing five ground balls and eight fly balls while striking out seven.
» West led the Lions at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two doubles.
» Tennessee State was led offensively by sophomore Ryla Traylor, who went 3-for-5 with three doubles and four RBI.
» Manus led the Lady Tigers pitching staff, throwing seven innings of one-run ball.

UP NEXT
The Lions will close out the weekend series with Tennessee State on Sunday for a doubleheader starting at 11:00 a.m. at Lou Brock Sports Complex in St. Charles, Mo.