The Lindenwood women's basketball team (6-16, 4-8 OVC) fell in the final game of its homestand to Tennessee Tech (11-12, 6-6 OVC) by a score of 82-52 on Saturday afternoon

GAME OVERVIEW
Lindenwood started the game three-for-three from the field to take an early 6-3 lead. The hot shooting continued for both teams as each squad finished above 47 percent for the quarter the in the quarter. Alyssa Nielsen got off to a solid start in the first frame with six points, but Lindenwood trailed 22-14 after one.
 
Tennessee Tech built on its advantage throughout the second quarter, outscoring the Lions 22-10 in the period. Nielsen finished the opening half with wight points, while Makayla Wallace added six. Lindenwood trailed 44-24 at the break.
 
The Golden Eagles started the third quarter on a 9-4 run to extend its lead to 53-28. The visitors maintained a comfortable advantage throughout the third and would lead 62-36 heading to the fourth.
 
Lindenwood scored the first five points of the fourth quarter, but Tennessee Tech settled in and were able to cruise to a victory. A bright spot in the period was Mary McGrath who finished the stanza with eight points.
 
GAME LEADERS
Alyssa Nielsen (18 points 7-of-14 shooting, four rebounds)
Mary McGrath (10 points, three assists)
Makayla Wallace (eight points, one rebound
 
UP NEXT
Lindenwood will travel to SIUE on Thursday, February 15^th. Tip-off is set for 5:00 p.m.