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Lindenwood returned from its bye week with a straight-set road win over UT Martin, powered by a balanced attack and a .387 team hitting percentage. Lauren Ortwerth led the Lions with 14 kills, while Autumn Bax and Susanna Beretti added 11 apiece. Lindenwood also rallied from an early four-point deficit in the third set to close out the match.

By the Numbers
  • Match score: 25-23, 25-18, 25-23.
  • Lindenwood improved to 20-3 overall and 10-1 in the OVC; UT Martin fell to 10-14 and 5-8.
  • The Lions hit .387 as a team, their second-best mark of the season.
  • Ortwerth recorded 14 kills; Bax and Beretti had 11 each.
  • Kaci Johnson had 42 assists, and Dana Grib led the team with 15 digs.
Yes, But

Lindenwood’s coach said the team could have been more consistent, despite its strong offensive showing and ability to finish the sweep.

State of Play
  • The Lions have won their first match back after nearly two weeks off.
  • A second match against UT Martin is scheduled for Friday at 5 p.m.
Bottom Line

Lindenwood’s depth on offense helped it overcome a late-match deficit and secure the sweep, keeping the Lions firmly in the OVC race.