The Lindenwood women's basketball team (6-19, 4-11 OVC) fell to UT Martin (12-15, 9-6 OVC) by a score of 65-56 on Thursday night from Hyland Arena.

GAME OVERVIEW
It was a hot shooting start for both teams in the opening quarter, and after a three-pointer by Ellie Brueggemann, Lindenwood led 9-8 with 6:10 left in the quarter. UT Martin responded with a 6-0 run to grab a 14-9 lead. The Skyhawks maintained a slim lead throughout the remainder on the frame and led 21-16 after one.
 
Lindenwood scored the first six points of the second quarter to go up 22-21. The frame continued in a tight fashion, but another three by Brueggemann put the Lions ahead 27-24 just passed the halfway point of the quarter. The Lions were able to take a 33-32 advantage into the locker room. Brueggemann, Alyssa Nielsen, and Justis Odom had eight points each.
 
UT Martin regained the lead, 39-37 early in the third frame. The Skyhawks built on the lead throughout the third period, and with solid shooting, took a 52-44 advantage into the fourth.
 
The Skyhawks took their largest lead of the game at 58-48 just before the halfway point of the fourth. Lindenwood was unable to draw much closer in the frame and UT Martin closed the game out, picking up the 65-56 win.

GAME LEADERS
Justis Odom (14 points, six rebounds)
Ellie Brueggemann I10 points, five rebounds)

UP NEXT
Lindenwood will host Little Rock on Saturday where it will honor its seniors. Tip-off is set for 1:00 p.m.