TUESDAY'S SCORES
@Lindenwood 110, Culver-Stockton 44
@West Virginia 90,
Little Rock 58
LINDENWOOD 110, CULVER-STOCKTON 44
ST. CHARLES, Mo. - Lindenwood Men's Basketball (6-4, 1-0 OVC) extended their winning streak to four games on Tuesday night with a 66 point win over Culver Stockton by a final score of 110-44. Six different players scored in double figures for the Lions, while 12 players scored in the contest. Anias Futrell finished with a game-high 17 points on 7-9 shooting and knocked down all three of his three point attempts to shoot a perfect 100% from beyond the arc.
The first half started out slow for the Black and Gold as they led 12-10 with 13:30 to go in the opening half, but after the under 12 media timeout it would be all Lindenwood for the rest of the game. Futrell scored five straight points coming out of the timeout to push the Lions lead to double digits before Mekhi Cooper connected from behind the three point line to quickly spark an 8-0 run in less than a minute to give Lindenwood a 24-10 lead.
Later in the half, Jadis Jones went coast-to-coast and rocked the rim with a loud dunk to spark yet another run for the Lions. Dontrez Williams buried a three pointer on the next trip down the floor which led to the Lions going on a 12-0 run and going up by 27 points with five minutes to go in the half. Lindenwood took a commanding 60-19 lead into the locker room and were led in scoring during the first half by Futrell, who scored all 17 of his points in the first 20 minutes of action. As a team, the Lions assisted on 16 of 23 made field goals in the first half and shot 71.9% from the floor. Clayton Jackson had five assists and was followed closely by Cooper who had four assists of his own.
Lindenwood opened the second half on an 11-0 run thanks to five points from Williams and four points from Milos Nenadic to extend the Lion lead to 52 points by a score of 71-19. Culver Stockton was limited to 29.7% from the field in the last 20 minutes of play as the Lions defense forced nine turnovers and had three blocked shots coming from Todd Bieg, Kevin Anthony, and Jadis Jones. Jones recorded his fourth double-double of the season in the victory over the Wildcats, scoring 11 points on a perfect 3-3 shooting and grabbed a game-high 11 rebounds. The Sophomore from New Madrid, Missouri has raised his field goal percentage to 67.1% and continues to lead the OVC in that category.
The Lions finished the contest with 30 total assists as Clayton Jackson led the way with seven. 10 different players recorded at least one or more assists and Lindenwood ended the game shooting 70% from the field. Senior Forward Jaylon McDaniel ended the game with six points, four rebounds, and two assists in just nine minutes of action as the Lions went on to win their sixth game of the season 110-44. The 44 points given up tonight was a season-best for the Black and Gold, who forced 19 turnovers in the game which led to 27 points. The defense also recorded eight blocked shots, with Milos Nenadic and Jeremiah Talton leading the charge with two each.
WEST VIRGINIA 90, LITTLE ROCK 58
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - Little Rock fell to West Virginia 90-58 on Tuesday night at Hope Coliseum. Little Rock managed 58 points with 34 coming from the bench, but West Virginia's dominant shooting, including 15 three-pointers, secured the victory. Little Rock recorded 11 assists and seven steals but was unable to overcome West Virginia's 42 total rebounds.
In the first half, Little Rock opened with strong defense, forcing four steals and creating opportunities in transition. Caleb Pennyfeather's layup at 18:28, assisted by Christian Hughes, marked their initial score. Despite these efforts, Little Rock found themselves trailing as West Virginia executed efficiently from beyond the arc, converting eight 3-pointers throughout the half.
Little Rock showed resilience on the boards, securing seven offensive rebounds that led to second-chance points. Johnathan Lawson, contributing significantly, added a 3-pointer at 3:58 to narrow the gap momentarily. However, West Virginia's consistent scoring runs, along with a late 3-pointer by Treysen Eaglestaff, extended their lead. The half ended with Little Rock trailing 47–23.
The second half saw Little Rock making a concerted effort to close the gap, with Pennyfeather and Cameron Wallace contributing key points early on. Despite determined offensive plays, including a notable three-pointer from Lawson, Little Rock faced a formidable challenge as West Virginia maintained their scoring momentum. Wallace's late 3-point play at 10:19 briefly energized the visitors, highlighting his season-high performance. However, consistent scores from West Virginia, including multiple 3-pointers, kept the home team firmly ahead.
As the half wound down, Little Rock managed to string together several successful plays, with Tracy Steele Jr. hitting back-to-back three-pointers in the final minutes. Even with these efforts, the half concluded with West Virginia extending their lead, ending the second half with a 90–58 advantage over Little Rock.
Wallace led the team with a season-high 23 points, converting 8 of 19 field goals and 6 of 8 free throws, while also collecting nine rebounds. Lawson added 11 points, including two 3-pointers, and recorded three assists. Braxton Bayless contributed defensively with three steals and added six points. Pennyfeather finished with six points and five rebounds, providing a strong presence on the boards.