Lindenwood Men's Basketball suffered a 96-86 defeat at home against Tennessee State, marking only their second loss on home turf this season. Despite the Lions shooting 50% from the floor and two players, Jadis Jones and Anias Futrell, scoring over 20 points each, the Tigers dominated with a 60.3% shooting performance. Tennessee State established control early with a decisive 7-0 run and maintained their advantage, outpacing Lindenwood throughout the game. Despite several attempts by the Lions to rally, including a strong showing from the free throw line, TSU's scoring depth and execution led them to victory.

By the Numbers
  • Tennessee State shot 60.3% from the floor compared to Lindenwood's 50%
  • Lindenwood finished with a season-high 90.9% from the free throw line, converting 20 of 22 attempts
Yes, But

While Lindenwood had notable scoring efficiency from the free throw line and forced 15 turnovers leading to 21 points, their defense faltered at critical moments, allowing 96 points—the highest conceded in a conference game this season.

State of Play
  • Lindenwood struggled to defend against Tennessee State’s strong offensive runs.
  • The Lions' next games will be on the road against Southern Indiana and Morehead State.
What's Next

The Lions will aim to rebound from this defeat with upcoming games scheduled against Southern Indiana and Morehead State next week, where they’ll need to tighten their defensive play to secure a win.

Bottom Line

Lindenwood must improve its defensive consistency to avoid high-scoring losses as they approach critical conference matchups. Finding a balance between their offensive production and defensive stops will be essential for future success.