Lindenwood women’s basketball earned its first victory of the season as the Lions defeated Evansville 62-49 on Saturday. Lindenwood improved to 1-2, while Evansville fell to 0-2.
Violet McNece scored 17 points and made five 3-pointers for Lindenwood. Cadence Dykstra added 13 points, eight assists and three steals, and Jenna Powers had six points and eight rebounds.
The Lions made 10 3-pointers, recorded 17 assists against 12 turnovers and outrebounded the Purple Aces 35-29. Lindenwood forced 21 turnovers. Jayden Scott led Evansville with 12 points, and Marina Artero scored 10.
The official box score is available from Lindenwood. According to the Lions’ official schedule, Lindenwood plays at No. 7 Louisville at 6 p.m. Central on Tuesday, Nov. 10, and hosts Stephens College at 11 a.m. Central on Friday, Nov. 13. Evansville plays at No. 14 Kentucky at 5:30 p.m. Central on Wednesday, Nov. 11, according to the Purple Aces’ official schedule.