– The Northwest Missouri State University women’s basketball team fell to Lindenwood University, 84-56, on Saturday afternoon at Bearcat Arena in Maryville, Mo.

– Northwest falls to 3-18 overall and 2-11 in MIAA play. The Lions improve to 12-11 overall and 4-10 in conference action.

– Tanya Meyer had 16 points and nine rebounds to lead the Bearcats.

Key Northwest Statistics
– Northwest forced 13 Lindenwood turnovers and scored 16 points off those mistakes.

– The Bearcats outscored the Lions, 27-23, in the third quarter.

– Northwest grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and finished with 16 second chance points.

– The Bearcats were 6-for-7 at the charity stripe.

– Mallory McAndrews hit five three pointers and finished with 15 points and two steals.

– Jaelyn Haggard and Macy Williams each had a game-high four assists.

– Kaylani Maiava had eight points with five rebounds, a block and a steal.

– Mallory McConkey had five rebounds, four points and an assist.

Up Next
– Northwest will head to Emporia State on Wednesday, Feb. 7, for a 5:30 p.m. tipoff against the Hornets.

— Northwest Athletics —