ST. CHARLES, Mo. --Sophomore Irelynn West collected three hits, but the Lindenwood Lions fell to the Saint Louis Billikens 15-3 Wednesday.

Senior Amanda Weyh (3-6) started and took the loss in the circle for Lindenwood (6-17).

In addition to her three hits, West had two doubles and a walk to lead the Lions. Sophomore Lauren Pelton put together a standout performance as well, going 1-for-3 with a walk and two RBI.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Lions were trailing 5-0 in the sixth inning when they first put runs on the board. Lindenwood plated a run on a based-loaded walk by Pelton.

The Lions deficit grew to 15-1 before their offense got back on the scoreboard, cutting into that deficit in the seventh inning. Lindenwood brought home a pair, with one run driven in by Pelton's single, which brought the score to 15-3 in favor of the Billikens. The Lions were unable to get any closer, as neither team scored again in the ballgame.

GAME NOTES

» West led the Lions, picking up three hits in the ballgame.
» Lindenwood power output was led by West, who picked up two extra base hits in the ballgame.
» Lindenwood's highest scoring inning was the seventh, when it pushed two runs across.
» Lindenwood pitchers faced 44 Saint Louis hitters in the game, allowing six ground balls and seven fly balls while striking out eight.
» The Lions drew five walks from Saint Louis pitching.
» West led the Lions at the plate, going 3-for-3 with two doubles.
» Saint Louis was led offensively by freshman Chloe Rhine, who went 2-for-3 with a double, a home run and an RBI.
» Senior Chloe Wendling led the Billikens pitching staff, throwing five scoreless innings.

UP NEXT 
The Lions will open a series with Tennessee Tech on Saturday, March 25 in a doubleheader beginning at 12:00 p.m. from Lou Brock Sports Complex