LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Lindenwood women's basketball (19-7, 15-2 OVC) get their 10th straight win as they defeat Little Rock (13-13, 11-6 OVC) on the road on Thursday night. Head coach Amy Eagan achieved another milestone in her incredible career picking up her 300th career victory.

"Really proud of our kids," said Eagan after her 300th career win. "That's a great win on the road against a very good Little Rock team. It was an ugly game, but great teams find ways to win."

The Lions were led by four-time Ohio Valley Conference Newcomer of the Week Brooke Coffey with 15 points on 6-10 shooting including three triples tying her career-high. Coffey was one of four Lions to have at least five rebounds (5) while playing in 31 minutes.

Mya Skoff was the other Lion to reach double-digit scoring after scoring 12 points on 4-11 shooting while going 3-4 at the foul line. Skoff did a little of everything for the Lions after grabbing five rebounds while adding two steals and one block. Lindenwood's 60 points tonight were the second lowest of the season during a win (57 vs. Eastern Illinois).

Ellie Brueggemann also had nine-point for the Lions after only taking seven shots (3-7 FG). Gracy Wernli had a career-high as a passer with four assists while also adding six points. LU assisted on 10 of their 22 made baskets.

After making three three-pointers in the first quarter, the Lions were held in check from deep making 5-21 for the game. Lindenwood shot a clean 44.0% from the floor (22-50 FG) while going 11-14 at the foul line. The Trojans were held to 38.6% from the floor while only attempting seven three-pointers (2-7 3FG).

The first quarter saw a tightly contested game that include two lead changes and three ties. Little Rock held the largest lead at five-points as they ended the first quarter with the lead at 15-13. LU shot 5-15 from the field including three three-pointers and were led by Coffey with eight points.

The Lions scored the first five-points of the second quarter to take the lead at 18-15 with Coffey's third three. Lindenwood stretched the lead to as much as seven in the second quarter as the Lions led at halftime 32-26. 

Both teams shot just above 40.0% in the first half while Little Rock scored all their points inside the three-point arc. Coffey led all scorers with 11 at the break. The Trojans did out-score Lindenwood in the first half 22-10 inside the paint.

With 6:49 left in the third quarter, the Trojans tied the game at 34-34 after a layup by Faith Lee. Lindenwood responded with a 4-0 run to regain their lead, but Little Rock would not go away as they enter the fourth quarter leading LR by a score of 41-38.

Little Rock was able to tie the game with 8:32 remaining in the fourth quarter at 43-43. Lindenwood's offense did not back down late in the game eventually stretching their lead out to six with under two to play. Brueggemann put the cherry on top with a three-pointer as the Lions closed out for the win 60-51. Lindenwood out-scored the Lions 19-13 in the fourth while shooting 53.8% from the field.

Lindenwood has now won 10 in a row continuing their longest active win streak in program history. The Lions are still tied for first in the conference after tonight's win at 15-2. Their 15 wins in conference play are also the most in program history (NCAA era).

The Lions continue their road tip on Saturday, Feb. 22nd at Southeast Missouri State at 1:30 p.m. CT in Cape Girardeau, Mo. For more information go to lindenwoodlions.com.