The Lindenwood women's basketball team (5-16, 3-6 OVC) picked up its second straight victory after defeating SEMO (6-14, 3-6 OVC), 67-53. Four Lindenwood players scored in double figures
 
GAME OVERVIEW
The Lions jumped out to a 6-3 lead after a pair of three pointers from Ellie Brueggemann. Lindenwood continued to shoot the ball well early, and would go on a 16-4 run, capped off by a Makayla Wallace layup to take a 19-7 lead with just under two minutes to go in the frame. The home squad forced eight turnovers, which helped them hold a 21-12 lead after one.
 
Lindenwood carried the momentum to start the second quarter, starting the stanza on an 8-0 run to grab a commanding 29-12 lead. The Redhawks responded with a 7-0 run of their own to draw back within 10 at 29-19 with just over two minutes to go in the half. The Lions were able to styme the run with a pull up jumper from Brueggemann, as the black and gold held a 33-20 lead at the break. In the half, the Lions held the Redhawks to 33 percent shooting from the field, while forcing 14 turnovers
 
SEMO started the third quarter on a 10-2 run to cut the deficit to 35-30. The Lions maintained a slim lead throughout the frame but were able to expand it to 43-35 after Wallace drilled a three as the shot clock buzzer expired. The Lions were able to hold an advantage by that margin as they led 48-40 heading to the fourth.
 
Lindenwood grew its lead to 53-42 early in the third after a corner three from Brueggemann. The Lions took control from there and would lead by as many as 17 in the fourth, as they would cruise to a 67-53 win. Four players finished in double figures led by Justis Odom who had a season-high 17.

GAME LEADERS
Justis Odom (17 points, seven rebounds)
Makayla Wallace (16 points, 7-of-7 shooting, six steals)           
Ellie Brueggemann (15 points, nine rebounds, four assists)

QUOTABLE
"We are constantly building on what we are learning day-to-day, said head coach Amy Eagan. "I think the more confident our kids get in our system, that sequential success will continue to come. With experience and confidence comes consistency, and that is what we are striving for with our program.  I am extremely proud of our kids and thankful that even with two wins in a row, they are not complacent in their progress."

UP NEXT
Lindenwood continues its homestand on Thursday night in a matchup with Western Illinois. Tip-off inside Hyland Arena is scheduled for 5:00 p.m.