The Lindenwood women's basketball team (22, 7, 14-4 OVC) picked up their sixth-straight win in a 70-57 victory over Tennessee Tech (14-13, 7-11 OVC) on Saturday afternoon in Cookeville, Tenn.

GAME OVERVIEW
Lindenwood got off to a fast start and held a 13-7 lead at the midway point of the first quarter behind seven early points from Brooke Coffey. However, Tennessee State closed the frame on a 12-0 run and led 19-13 after one.

It was Lindenwood's turn to respond with a run and they did, scoring the first seven points of the second period, capped off by an Ellie Brueggemann three that put the Lions back in front, 20-19. The run continued as the Lions ballooned the lead to 32-19 behind a 19-0 run overall. The Golden Eagles were held scoreless for seven minutes in the quarter, which allowed Lindenwood to take a 38-26 lead into halftime. Aleshia Jones had a strong middle frame, scoring 10 of her 14 points, going 5-of-5 from the field. Coffey also chipped in 13.

The Lions ballooned the lead to 38-30 with a strong start to the third quarter. Lindenwood remained in front by double digits throughout the quarter and held a 38-43 lead heading to the fourth. Valerie Norwood provided a spark off the bench in the period, scoring eight points as the Black and Gold shot 67 percent overall.

Brueggemann drilled a three early in the fourth to make the score 63-45. Tennessee Tech chipped away and got as close as 12, but the Lions cruised to their sixth-consecutive win on Saturday afternoon behind four double digit scorers in a 70-57 victory.

GAME LEADERS
Aleshia Jones (18 points, three rebounds, two assists)
Brueggemann (13 points, four assists, three blocks)
Coffey (13 points, seven rebounds)
Kelsey (12 points, seven rebounds, two assists)

UP NEXT
The Lions will return home for their final home game of the season on Thursday, February 26 in a matchup against Eastern Illinois. Tip-off is set for 5:00 p.m.