By: Jeff Weseloh, Director of Athletics Media Relations
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Opponent: Lindenwood
Time: Saturday, February 16; 1:00 PM
Location: Hyland Arena; St. Charles, Mo.
Bolivar, Mo. - SBU finishes out their four-game road trip by traveling to Lindenwood on Thursday. The Bearcats are coming off of a 69-78 loss at Truman State on Thursday.
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 126-62 (.670) career collegiate coaching record (18-30 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 3-0, claiming a 69-62 victory earlier this year.
Scouting the Bearcats
SBU continues their four-game road stretch at Truman State on Thursday. SBU is led in scoring and rebounding by
Jacqui Zelenka who averages 13.2 ppg and 10.2 rpg. The Bearcats support a balanced offense with four different players averaging over nine points per game:
Jacqui Zelenka (13.2),
Chasity Prince (12.1),
Brittney Dukes (10.8), and
Brook Duncan (9.4).
Scouting the Lady Lions
Lindenwood is coming off of a 44-58 loss at Central Missouri, and are now 4-18 (1-13 MIAA). Lindenwood has four players averaging over 10.0 points per game. Julie Hlinak leads the way, averaging 11.7 ppg, while Sarah Schnieders (10.8 ppg), Tori Kuhn (10.4 ppg), and Marissa Lehnig (10.4 ppg) all average in double figures.