Lindenwood Lions 65, Western Illinois Leathernecks 71
NCAA Women's · 2026-03-07 · Winner: Western Illinois Leathernecks
Western Illinois Leathernecks defeated Lindenwood Lions 71–65 on 2026-03-07 in NCAA Women's play, a 6-point result. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Lindenwood Lions lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindenwood Lions | 11 | 11 | 28 | 15 | 65 |
| Western Illinois Leathernecks | 20 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 71 |
Win probability
Why Lindenwood Lions lost
- Lost Q1 11-20 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Shot 46.5% eFG vs a 53.8% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.