Men's Team Hot Streak and Key Wins
The Lindenwood Lions men's basketball team has surged to an 8-5 record after 13 games, overcoming early losses to powerhouses like Texas Tech (60-98) and Saint Louis (66-109). Their turnaround began with a decisive 116-51 exhibition win over University of Health Sciences & Pharmacy, followed by road victories against Charleston Southern (83-77) and Northern Illinois (99-64).
At home in Robert F. Hyland Arena, the Lions have been unstoppable, posting blowouts like 110-44 over Culver-Stockton and 92-76 against Western Illinois on December 18. This five-game home win streak underscores their defensive prowess and fast-break efficiency, averaging over 95 points in recent outings.
These performances position Lindenwood favorably in the OVC, with upcoming games against SIUE, Little Rock, and Tennessee Tech testing their depth before the conference tournament in Evansville.
Today's Missouri State Showdown
On December 23 at 2:00 p.m., Lindenwood challenges Missouri State in Springfield, a critical test featuring Missouri native player Palek. The Lions enter with confidence from their December 20 rout of Harris-Stowe State (109-52), but Missouri State's home court demands peak execution.
Coach Kyle Gerdeman's strategy emphasizes balanced scoring and rebounding, areas where Lindenwood excelled in wins over Eastern Illinois and Kansas City State. Live stats and streaming options are available, making this a must-watch for OVC contenders.
A win here would mark Lindenwood's fourth straight victory overall, boosting their NCAA tournament resume before the new year break and OVC opener on January 1.
Full 2025-26 Schedule and OVC Path
Lindenwood's slate features tough non-conference road games at Indiana (53-73 loss) and Alabama A&M (65-74), balanced by home dominance. The OVC portion ramps up with home tilts against Little Rock (Jan 10) and Tennessee Tech (Jan 22), alongside road trips to UT Martin and Southern Indiana.
Women's schedule highlights include the American Savings Bank Rainbow Wahine Showdown losses but strong wins like 85-41 over Oral Roberts. Both programs play key OVC games at Hyland Arena, offering fans prime viewing opportunities.
With the OVC Championships set for March 4-7 in Evansville, Lindenwood's early momentum could propel them deep into postseason play.