The Lindenwood women's basketball team (5-14, 3-6 OVC) looks to continue its two-game win streak against Western Illinois (13-6, 4-4 OVC) on Thursday night inside Hyland Arena. Opening tip is set for 5:00 p.m.
 
The Lions are coming off a 67-53 victory over SEMO on Tuesday, a game in which Lindenwood never trailed. Justis Odom paced the team with a career-high 17 points on 6-of-12 from the field. She was one of four Lindenwood players in double figures.
 
Lindenwood outrebounded an opponent for just the fourth time this season, beating the Redhawks on the boards 35-28, and Odom was a big part of that. The transfer center pulled down seven rebounds, and currently leads the team, averaging 3.7 boards per game. Ellie Brueggemann also chipped in on the glass with a career-high nine rebounds. The Owasso, Okla. native also added 13 points. Brueggemann knocked down three shots from distance against the Redhawks and has now made a three pointer in 14 consecutive games.
 
Makayla Wallace and Mykayla Cunningham were the two other Lindenwood players to reach the double-digit mark. Wallace finished the contest with 16 points, including a perfect 7-of-7 from the field, while adding six steals. The St. Louis, Mo. native is the first Lindenwood player to record six or more steals in a game since Devin Fuhring had six on February 2nd, 2021, against Illinois Springfield.
 
Wallace's active hands were a big reason why SEMO had 22 turnovers on Tuesday night, 14 of which came in the first half. On the season, the Lions have a +3.63-turnover margin, tops in the Ohio Valley conference.
 
With the win against SEMO, Lindenwood moved to 4-4 inside Hyland Arena as the squad will look to keep protecting home court. Next week, the Lions will host Tennessee State and Tennessee Tech in St. Charles, Mo.