The Lindenwood women's basketball team (2-1) defeated Oral Roberts (2-2) by a score of 76-65 on Thursday night from Hyland Arena.

GAME OVERVIEW
Lindenwood got off to a quick 11-0 lead with six quick points from Ellie Brueggemann. Oral Roberts pushed back with a 14-2 run to grab the lead at 14-13, which forced a Lions timeout with just over three minutes to go in the opening quarter. Out of the break, Brooke Coffey finished an and-one to put Lindenwood back in front and the Black and Gold would lead 19-18 after one.

Oral Roberts took its largest lead at 25-21 a few minutes into the second quarter. The Lions answered with a 7-0 run to retake a 28-25 led. Despite 17 first half turnovers, Lindenwood took a 33-30 advantage into the locker room. Brueggemann led all scorers with 14 points during the first 20 minutes.

The Lions maintained a slim lead to open the second half, remaining in front by three with just under five minutes to go in the quarter. Back-to-back buckets by Gracie Kelsey gave Lindenwood some separation at 49-42 and the lead ballooned to double digits after a Brueggemann jumper, giving the Lions a 57-46 lead after three. Kelsey had nine of her 14 points in the quarter.

The fourth quarter was all Aleshia Jones who had 12 consecutive Lindenwood points during the final frame, including a pair of three pointers, which grew the lead to 76-55. Oral Roberts scored the games final 10 points, but it wasn't enough as the Lions picked up their second-straight home win, 76-55.

GAME LEADERS
Ellie Brueggemann (18 points, seven assists, four rebounds)
Gracie Kelsey (14 points, seven rebounds)
Aleshia Jones (14 points, six rebounds, three assists)

UP NEXT
The Lions will host Kansas City next Monday, November 17 at 6:00 p.m. inside Hyland Arena