ST. CHARLES, Mo. - Lindenwood men's basketball (12-14, 7-8 OVC) picked up their 10th win inside Hyland Arena as they defeated Morehead State (14-12, 9-6 OVC) by a final score of 73-60. This marked the first win in program history over the Eagles and moves LU to 12-14 on the season. Lindenwood also set their record in the Division I era in wins (12) and Ohio Valley Conference wins (7).

Reggie Bass had his best game of the season scoring a season-high 30 points while shooting 6-10 from the floor, including three threes, while going 15-17 at the foul line. This marked the most free throws attempted and made in a single game in LU's Division I history and the most since Romelo Burrell went 15-18 during the 2021-22 season. Bass also added six rebounds and two steals in the win.

Jadis Jones scored 16 points going almost perfect from the field as he shot 7-8 from the field. Jones was tied for the team-lead in rebounds with six. Bass and Anias Futrell both had six rebounds. Futrell also scored 13-points while adding two threes and three assists. As a team, LU had 10 assists including five from Markeith Browning II.

Lindenwood shot over 50.0% from the floor going 24-45 (53.5% FG) while shooting 19-29 from the foul line. Morehead State was held to 34.5% from the field while going 7-21 from long range. The Eagles did secure the rebounding battle leading LU 35-32. Lindenwood out-scored Morehead State 32-24 in the paint.

It was a hot offensive start for the Lions as they led 11-2 at the first media timeout (16:10). Futrell and Jones both started the game with a perfect 2-2 from the floor while Lindenwood was 5-6. Morehead State was only 1-5 from the field through the first four minutes.

Lindenwood opened up their first double-digit lead of the game at the 10:20 mark after a three by Bass. After Morehead State cut the leading to 24-13, the Lions ended the half on a 9-3 run heading into the break leading 33-16. Their 16 points at halftime was the second lowest points coring in 20 minutes against the Lions this season (East-West 14 points).

Bass led all scorers with 14 points going into the break while Morehead State's leading scorer only had four points. LU shot 54.5% from the floor during the first half while Morehead was 6-27 from the field and only 1-9 from three. LU also forced 11 Morehead State turnovers in the first half.

Both teams made adjustments in the locker room as the Lions still led by 17 with 11:48 left to play. Bass scored nine of Lindenwood's first 13 points in the second half. Lindenwood and Morehead State showed comparable stats through the first 13 minutes of the second half as both teams scored 24 points.

Morehead State got hot late in the game as they made six second-half threes, cutting the lead to 10 with 3:08 left (66-56). After that point, Jones rattled off four straight points of his own to put the Lions back up 14 points. Free throw shooting closed out the game for the Lions as they defended home court four their seventh OVC victory.

Lindenwood will return to action on Saturday, Feb. 11th at 2:00 p.m. CT when they take on Southern Indiana inside Hyland Arena for Senior Day. For more information go to lindenwoodlions.com.