EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. --The SIU-Edwardsville Cougars were too much for Lindenwood on this particular day, as the Lions fell 4-1 on Sunday.

Freshman Molly Heidrick (1-2) started and took the loss in the circle for Lindenwood  (16-31, 8-15). Freshman Avery Wapp was a bright spot out of the bullpen, going 3.2 shutout innings while allowing three hits, walking none and striking out three.

Junior Emma Daniels led the way offensively for the Lions, going 1-for-2 in the ballgame with a double.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Lions put runs on the scoreboard first, starting the scoring in the third inning. Daniels came across to score the lone run of the inning for Lindenwood and get them on the board. The Lions were unable to hold the lead, as SIU-Edwardsville scored four times over the remaining four innings to grab the 4-1 win.

GAME NOTES

» Lindenwood's highest scoring inning was the third, when it pushed one run across.
» Lindenwood  pitchers faced 26 SIU-Edwardsville hitters in the game, allowing seven ground balls and seven fly balls while striking out three.
» Daniels led the Lions at the plate, going 1-for-2 with a double.
» SIU-Edwardsville was led offensively by freshman Grace Lueke, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
» Freshman Kelsey Ray led the Cougars pitching staff, throwing seven innings of one-run ball.

UP NEXT 
The Lions secured the No. 7 seed in the OVC Tournament and will take on No. 6 Tennessee State on Wednesday at 10:00 am in Oxford, Ala.