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Opponent: Lindenwood
Time: Thursday, January 31; 5:30 PM
Location: Meyer Sports Center; Bolivar, Mo.

Bolivar, Mo. - SBU is coming off of back-to-back victories over Northwest Missouri and Nebraska-Kearney, and will look to extend their win streak to three games when they take on Lindenwood.

The Coaches and the All-Time Series
SBU head coach Todd Voss in his second season on the Bearcat bench. Coach Voss has compiled a 125-58 (.683) career collegiate coaching record (17-26 at SBU), and has made two NAIA Final Four appearances while as head coach. Coach Voss comes to SBU after spending 5 years as the assistant women's basketball coach at Drake University.

Tony Francis is entering his third season as the head coach of the Lindenwood Lady Lions basketball program. In his first two years, the program has compiled a record of 38-20.

SBU leads the all-time series against Lindenwood 2-0, claiming the last victory during the 1984-85 season by a score of 68-61.

Scouting the Bearcats
SBU is riding a two game winning streak after defeating Nebraska-Kearney 91-62. SBU is led in scoring and rebounding by Jacqui Zelenka who averages 12.1 ppg and 9.8 rpg. The Bearcats support a balanced offense with five different players averaging over eight points per game: Jacqui Zelenka (12.1), Chasity Prince (12.0), Brittney Dukes (10.8), Brook Duncan (9.1), and Tanis Spani (8.0).

Scouting the Lady Lions
Lindenwood is coming off of a 46-64 home loss to Washburn, and are now 4-13 (1-8 MIAA). Lindenwood has five players averaging over 8.0 points per game. Julie Hlinak leads the way, averaging 11.7 ppg, while Tori Kuhn is the top rebounder for the Lady Lions, pulling down 6.8 rpg to go along with scoring 10.2 ppg.

Quick Facts
• The SBU defense shut down Illinois-Springfield, tying the school record for fewest points allowed during a game (34), a mark which leads the MIAA this season.

• Jacqui Zelenka, Chasity Prince, and Brook Duncan have all recorded their first career double-doubles this season.

• Zelenka ranks 26th in the NCAA in FG Percentage (52.9%), 13th in the NCAA in double double's, and 36th in the NCAA in Rebounding (9.8 rpg).

• Zelenka ranks 14th in the MIAA in Scoring (12.1 ppg), 3rd in Rebounding (9.8 rpg), 4th
in FG Percentage (52.9%), and 9th in Assists (2.9 apg).

• Brook Duncan ranks 14th in the MIAA in 3-Point FG Made (1.6/G) and 14th in the MIAA in Blocked Shots (0.9 bpg), while Tanis Spani ranks 11th in the MIAA in 3-Point FG Made (1.8/G).

• Chasity Prince ranks 15th in the MIAA in Scoring (12.0 ppg), while Britney Dukes ranks 24th in the MIAA in Scoring (10.8 ppg).