OPENING TIP: The final three weeks of the OVC season have TSU on the road for four of its last six games. The Tigers are currently tied for the final spot in the upcoming OVC Tournament.

The Matchup: 
Tennessee State (7-17) vs Eastern Illinois
Date/Time: Thursday, February 13 at 5:00 AM CT
Location: Lantz Arena || Charleston, Ill.
TV: ESPN+

SERIES INFORMATION VS EASTERN ILLINOIS: EIU leads the all-time series 39-16 and won the first game of the season series, 67-54.

The Matchup: 
Tennessee State vs. SIUE
Date/Time: Saturday, February 15 at 1:00 PM CT
Location: First Community Center || Edwardsville, Ill.
TV: ESPN+

SERIES INFORMATION VS. SIUE: SIUE leads the all-time series 18-5 and won the first game of the season series in overtime, 76-70.

LINDENWOOD BY THE NUMBERS: 

10: TSU committed 10 turnovers and 24 fouls, leading to key free throw opportunities for Lindenwood. While the Tigers capitalized on 16 points off turnovers, foul trouble disrupted their defensive rhythm.

19: Sainah Parker led TSU with 19 points, shooting an efficient 7-of-12 from the field (58.3%) and knocking down 3-of-5 from beyond the arc (60.0%). She also added four assists and two steals, showcasing her all-around play.

29: Aaniya Webb controlled the boards, grabbing a team-high 9 rebounds (1 offensive, 8 defensive). TSU totaled 29 rebounds, but Lindenwood outrebounded them 40-29, which played a crucial role in the loss.

36.8%: TSU went just 7-for-19 (36.8%) from the field and 0-for-3 from three in the third quarter, allowing Lindenwood to extend its lead. Despite a strong fourth quarter (50.0% FG, 57.1% 3PT), the Tigers couldn't complete the comeback.

45%: The Tigers shot 45.0% from deep (9-of-20), with Parker (3-5), Kamara (2-3), and Webb (2-7) leading the way. Their perimeter shooting kept them competitive, particularly in the first and fourth quarters, where they hit 57.1% from three.