The Lindenwood women's basketball team (0-1) fell in the season opener at Colorado State (1-0), 63-46 on Monday night in Fort Collins, Colo.
GAME OVERVIEW
It was a slow shooting start for both teams, but a three at the 7:28 mark by
Cadence Dykstra put the Lions up 5-4. A few minutes later, another triple by
Brenna Rucker extended the lead to 8-4. The Rams scored the final six points of the first to lead 10-8 after one.
Violet McNece put Lindenwood back in front, 11-10 with another three to begin the second quarter. Colorado State took its largest lead at 22-16 with just over four minutes to play in the half and would lead 26-22 at the break. Defensively, the Black and Gold held the Rams to 38 percent shooting and forced seven turnovers.
The Lions cut the deficit to one at 28-27 following a Rucker three with 7:02 to play in the third. Colorado State held a slim lead throughout the quarter and were able to extend it to double digits with a late run and led 43-32 after three.
Another three by
Saniah Tyler early in the fourth made the score 47-35, but the Lions couldn't get closer on the evening. CSU grew its advantage to as many as 16 in the fourth and won by a 63-46 score.
Nine of Lindenwood's 17 field goals in the game were three pointers. Dykstra posted the first double-double of her career with 10 points and 10 rebounds.
GAME LEADERS
Cadence Dykstra (10 points, 10 rebounds)
Saniah Tyler (nine points, two rebounds)
Brenna Rucker (six points, eight rebounds, two blocks, two steals)
UP NEXT
The Lions will conclude their Colorado trip with a matchup against Denver on Wednesday. Tip-off is set for 7:00 p.m. CT.
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