SIUE visits Lindenwood on Sunday in a key Ohio Valley Conference matchup, with both teams chasing the league leaders. The Cougars bring a high-volume attack led by Claire Nieroda, while Lindenwood counters with stronger defensive numbers and a recent postseason edge over SIUE.

By the Numbers
  • SIUE is 5-4-4 overall and 3-1-1 in OVC play; Lindenwood is 7-6-2 and 3-2.
  • SIUE leads the conference with 22 goals and averages 1.69 goals per game; Lindenwood averages 0.93.
  • Nieroda leads SIUE with 9 goals, 7 assists and 63 shots—more shots than the Cougars’ next 5 players combined.
  • The teams meet for the 22nd time; Lindenwood won their 2025 OVC Tournament quarterfinal, 1-0.
Yes, But

SIUE’s offense leads the OVC in several categories, but Lindenwood has allowed just 1.00 goal per game, compared with 1.69 for the Cougars. The Lions also eliminated SIUE from last year’s conference tournament.

State of Play
  • SIUE and Southeast Missouri are tied at 10 points in the OVC standings.
  • Lindenwood and Eastern Illinois have 9 points each, with UT Martin at 8.
  • Kickoff is Sunday, Oct. 25, at 1 p.m. CT at Hunter Stadium in St. Charles, Missouri; the game streams on ESPN+.
Bottom Line

SIUE’s scoring attack gives it a clear weapon, but Lindenwood’s defense and recent tournament win make this a meaningful test of the Cougars’ OVC title push.