The Lindenwood women's basketball team (6-15, 4-7 OVC) outlasted Tennessee State (7-14, 4-8 OVC) 81- 73 in double overtime,

GAME OVERVIEW
It was a slow start offensively for the Lions as they trailed 8-0 with 4:07 remaining in the opening quarter. Lindenwood closed the frame on an 8-0 run to cut the deficit to 10-8 after one.

The black and gold scored the first four points of the second quarter, which capped off a 12-0 run to give Lindenwood its first lead at 12-10. During the stretch, the Lions went 6-6 from the field, while Mykayla Cunningham and Alyssa Nielsen had four points apiece. Tennessee State responded with an 8-0 run of its own to go up 18-12 with just under six minutes to go in the half. The Tigers continued to maintain a slight advantage throughout the half and would hold a 25-20 advantage at the break.

An early and-one from Justis Odom made the score 29-25 early in the third quarter. The frame continued with the Tigers holding a two-possession lead. With the score 34-28, Lindenwood went on a 9-2 run capped off by a Mya Skoff tough finish to give the Lions a 37-36 advantage with 2:03 remaining in the period. Lindenwood used its defense to get back in the game, forcing eight turnovers and would hold a slim 39-38 lead heading to the fourth

Lindenwood scored the first three points of the final frame to go up 42-38. The Tigers responded with a 5-0 run to regain a 43-42 advantage with 7:34 remaining. The two teams went back and forth throughout the fourth trading leads. The game was tied 51-51 with 11 seconds left. Out of a timeout, Makayla Wallace had a good look, but it fell off the rim and we needed overtime.

The two teams traded buckets to begin the extra session. On the next offensive trip for the Lions, Wallace drilled a big three to put Lindenwood ahead 56-53 with just over two minutes remaining. The Lions maintained a slight advantage in overtime until the Tigers drilled the tying three with 11 seconds left to tie the game, 62-62. Lindenwood once again had a look to end it, but it fell short.

The Lions started double overtime with a 7-0 run, capped off by a Mya Skoff three to take a 69-62 lead with 3:24 remaining. The Lions held onto its lead throughout the second extra session. Skoff finished with nine points in the second overtime and Lindenwood was able to close the game out after going 10-13 from the line and earn a 81-73 victory.
 
GAME LEADERS
Justis Odom (12 points, four rebounds)
Makayla Wallace (13 points, four assists)
Alyssa Nielsen (10 points, seven rebounds)

QUOTABLE
"That might have been the ugliest game I have coached in but I could not be more proud of this group!, said head coach Amy Eagan "We had 4 freshman on the floor both overtimes and they refused to lose! Hit big FT's down the stretch as well!"

UP NEXT
The Lions will close out the homestand on Saturday against Tennessee Tech. Tip-off is set for 1:00 p.m.