ST. LOUIS, MO. – The University of Missouri-St. Louis men's basketball closed out its non-conference schedule on Sunday with a 77-64 loss to Lindenwood.
 
The visiting Lions shot 48.9 percent, including 56.5 percent in the second half, while UMSL was limited to 39.3 percent shooting. The Tritons, which end their non-conference schedule with a 5-4 record, was also just 12-of-25 (48 percent) from the free-throw line, while Lindenwood was 25-of-28 (89.3 percent).
 
The loss was the first at home for UMSL this season with the Tritons falling to 4-1 in the Mark Twain Building.
 
Records: UMSL (7-5), Lindenwood (10-3)
 
How it Happened
Lindenwood jumped out to a 10-3 lead and owned a 29-22 halftime lead. The Lions put the lead into double figures three minutes into the second half. The Lions went 20-of-22 at the charity stripe in the second half, including 12-of-12 in the final 1:49.
 
Numbers of Note
- Freshman Jose Grubbs scored 13 points on 6-of-9 shooting and grabbed six rebounds and two steals.
- Senior Elijah Watson added 12 points, while junior Johnathan Matthews followed with 10 points and four assists. Freshman Anthony Hughes added 10 points.
- Lindenwood owned a 37-29 rebounding advantage.
- The Tritons equaled a season-low with eight turnovers, but the Lions took advantage, scoring 16 points on the other end.
 
Up Next
UMSL turns its attention back to GLVC on Thursday, traveling to Southern Indiana. The Tritons are 2-1 in conference games.