Lindenwood Lions Defeat Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles 73-60
Thursday, January 29, 2026, 8:30 PM ET · Liberty Arena (IN)
Lindenwood Lions 73, Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles 60, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won Lindenwood Lions vs Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles?
Lindenwood Lions beat Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles 73-60 at Liberty Arena (IN) on January 29, 2026.
Who was favored in Lindenwood Lions vs Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles?
Lindenwood Lions were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -245 (about 71% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup, the Lindenwood Lions overcame the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles with a final score of 73-60. This game, held at Liberty Arena in Indiana, showcased the Lions' ability to maintain their competitive edge against a struggling Southern Indiana squad. The victory adds to Lindenwood's overall record of 14-9, while Southern Indiana falls to 5-17.
Lindenwood entered the game with a mixed recent form, having recorded a 5-5 record in their last ten games. Their scoring average during this stretch was 78.8 points per game, while they allowed an average of 72.3 points. In their last outing prior to this game, the Lions faced a tough loss against the Tennessee State Tigers, falling 96-86. Southern Indiana, on the other hand, had a record of 2-8 in their last ten games, averaging 67.4 points scored and 69.0 points allowed. They came off a strong win against the Western Illinois Leathernecks, where they triumphed 96-64, but their overall performance has been inconsistent.
At home, Southern Indiana's record was 1-5, while they struggled with a 1-3 record on the road. Conversely, Lindenwood had a better home record of 4-2, but they struggled away, managing only one win in four attempts. In their previous meetings this season, Lindenwood had bested Southern Indiana 83-80 just weeks earlier, indicating a competitive rivalry between the two teams. Historically, Lindenwood has won two of the last three matchups against Southern Indiana, with the Screaming Eagles claiming victory in their meeting on January 17, 2025, with a score of 80-73.
In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any key players missing from either team, which suggests both sides were at full strength for this encounter. The betting market reflected Lindenwood as the favorites, with DraftKings setting the spread at 4.5 points in favor of the Lions. The total points line was set at 150.5, indicating expectations for a moderately high-scoring game.
The conditions of the game were typical for indoor basketball, with no adverse weather factors affecting play. Fans watching the game were treated to a showcase of offensive plays, with standout moments including Tolu Samuels' layup and Amaree Brown's three-point jumper, which highlighted the Lions' offensive prowess.
Overall, this fixture was significant not only for its implications in the standings but also for the ongoing rivalry between the two teams. The Lions' victory solidifies their position in the league, while the Screaming Eagles continue to seek answers to their struggles.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | LIN -4.5 | 150.5 o -115 / u -105 | Lindenwood Lions -245 · Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles +200 |
Leaders
- PointsAmaree Brown22Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles
- AssistsSheridan Sharp4Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles
- ReboundsTolu Samuels15Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles
- PointsDontrez Williams21Lindenwood Lions
- AssistsMekhi Cooper3Lindenwood Lions
- ReboundsAnias Futrell12Lindenwood Lions
Recent form
Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles
Last 10: 2-8Streak W167.4 scored · 69 allowed per game1-5 at home
- W96-64vs Western Illinois LeathernecksJan 24
- L51-59vs Eastern Illinois PanthersJan 23
- L67-73at Tennessee State TigersJan 17
- W71-54at Tennessee Tech Golden EaglesJan 16
- L56-73vs UT Martin SkyhawksJan 11
- L76-84vs Southeast Missouri State RedhawksJan 9
- L80-83at Lindenwood LionsJan 3
- L55-59at SIU Edwardsville CougarsJan 1
- L60-64vs Morehead State EaglesDec 20
- L62-77vs Little Rock TrojansDec 19
Lindenwood Lions
Last 10: 5-5Streak L178.8 scored · 72.3 allowed per game1-3 away
- L86-96vs Tennessee State TigersJan 24
- W89-68vs Tennessee Tech Golden EaglesJan 23
- L55-69at UT Martin SkyhawksJan 17
- W88-76at Southeast Missouri State RedhawksJan 16
- L74-82vs Little Rock TrojansJan 10
- L62-66at SIU Edwardsville CougarsJan 7
- W83-80vs Southern Indiana Screaming EaglesJan 3
- W77-64vs Morehead State EaglesJan 1
- L65-70at Missouri State BearsDec 23
- W109-52vs Harris Stowe State HornetsDec 20
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee State | 23-10 | - | 15-5 |
| Morehead State | 20-13 | - | 15-5 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 20-13 | 1 | 14-6 |
| UT Martin | 22-11 | 2 | 13-7 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 19-13 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Lindenwood | 18-15 | 4 | 11-9 |
| Little Rock | 12-20 | 6 | 9-11 |
| Tennessee Tech | 13-18 | 6 | 8-12 |
| Eastern Illinois | 13-20 | 7 | 8-12 |
| Southern Indiana | 7-23 | 11 | 4-16 |
| Western Illinois | 5-26 | 14 | 1-19 |
Box score
| Stat | Lindenwood Lions | Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 25-63 | 21-68 |
| Field goal % | 40 | 31 |
| Three-pointers | 2-11 | 5-20 |
| Three-point % | 18 | 25 |
| Free throws | 21-27 | 13-22 |
| Free throw % | 78 | 59 |
| Rebounds | 44 | 49 |
| Offensive rebounds | 14 | 21 |
| Defensive rebounds | 30 | 28 |
| Assists | 6 | 7 |
| Steals | 15 | 11 |
| Blocks | 15 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 21 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 3 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 23 | 12 |
| Fast-break points | 30 | 8 |
| Points in the paint | 42 | 24 |
| Fouls | 16 | 17 |
| Largest lead | 20 | 2 |
| Lead changes | 9 | 9 |
| Time in front | 90 | 6 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half41-29Milos Nenadic makes layup
- 2nd Half41-32Amaree Brown makes 23-foot three point jumper (Sheridan Sharp assists)
- 2nd Half43-32Milos Nenadic makes layup
- 2nd Half43-34Ola Ajiboye makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half45-34Dontrez Williams makes layup
- 2nd Half45-35Tolu Samuels makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half45-36Tolu Samuels makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half45-38Amaree Brown makes layup
- 2nd Half45-39Amaree Brown makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half47-39Robert Lewis makes layup
- 2nd Half47-40Cardell Bailey makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half49-40Milos Nenadic makes layup
- 2nd Half49-41Tolu Samuels makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half49-42Tolu Samuels makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half51-42Milos Nenadic makes layup
- 2nd Half52-42Milos Nenadic makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half53-42Milos Nenadic makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half53-44Cardell Bailey makes 18-foot jumper
- 2nd Half54-44Anias Futrell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half55-44Anias Futrell makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half55-45Ola Ajiboye makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-45Anias Futrell makes 3-foot dunk
- 2nd Half57-48Josiah Dunham makes 25-foot three point jumper (Amaree Brown assists)
- 2nd Half60-48Anias Futrell makes 27-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half62-48Milos Nenadic makes layup
- 2nd Half64-48Mekhi Cooper makes layup
- 2nd Half64-49Tolu Samuels makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half66-49Dontrez Williams makes 3-foot jumper
- 2nd Half67-49Anias Futrell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half68-49Anias Futrell makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half69-49Dontrez Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half69-51Tolu Samuels makes layup
- 2nd Half69-53Tolu Samuels makes layup
- 2nd Half69-55Ola Ajiboye makes 3-foot dunk (Sheridan Sharp assists)
- 2nd Half71-55Dontrez Williams makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half71-56Sheridan Sharp makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half72-56Clayton Jackson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half73-56Clayton Jackson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half73-59Amaree Brown makes 23-foot three point jumper (Alem Fejzic assists)
- 2nd Half73-60Sheridan Sharp makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles, below favours Lindenwood Lions.
Venue
- Liberty Arena (IN)Evansville, IN
- Attendance1081
- OfficialsKyle Bottoms, Shane Staggs, James Curran
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