Women’s Basketball Defeats Evansville 62-49; Sayers Earns First Career Win

The Lindenwood women’s basketball team (1-2) earned its first win of the 2026-27 campaign with a 62-49 victory over Evansville (0-2). It also marked the first head coaching win for Phil Sayers . GAME OVERVIEW Lindenwood jumped out to a quick 6-0 lead after Violet McNece knocked down a pair of three-pointers in the opening minute. Evansville tied the game at six, but the Lions responded with the next seven points to take a 13-6 advantage. The Black and Gold would carry a 16-9 lead into the second. Another McNece three to begin the second made the score 19-11. The…