Lindenwood Edges Southern Indiana in Close Contest
Saturday, January 3, 2026, 4:30 PM ET · Hyland Arena
Lindenwood Lions 83, Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles 80, 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 Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles vs Lindenwood Lions?
Lindenwood Lions beat Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles 83-80 at Hyland Arena on January 3, 2026.
Who was favored in Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles vs Lindenwood Lions?
Lindenwood Lions were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -535 (about 84% implied). The favorite won.
The Lindenwood Lions secured a narrow victory over the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles, finishing the game with a score of 83-80. This matchup highlighted the contrasting fortunes of both teams, with Lindenwood boasting a strong home record of 10-5 and Southern Indiana struggling at 3-11 overall. The game took place at Hyland Arena, where the Lions have been particularly effective, maintaining a home record of 5-0.
In their last ten games, Lindenwood has shown impressive form with a record of 7-3, including a recent win against Morehead State on January 1, where they triumphed 77-64. Their scoring average during this stretch has been 83.2 points per game while allowing only 65.8. The Lions have been particularly dominant at home, scoring an average of 90.6 points in their last five games and allowing just 61.2.
In contrast, Southern Indiana has faced significant challenges, recording only two wins in their last ten games, with a streak of three consecutive losses leading into this matchup. Their scoring average during this period has been 61.7 points, with an average of 64.8 points allowed. Their most recent game was a close loss to SIU Edwardsville, where they fell 55-59 on January 1.
Historically, the teams have met twice in the 2025 season, with each team winning once. Lindenwood's previous victory came on February 15, where they edged Southern Indiana 81-78 at home. The Lions had also lost to the Screaming Eagles earlier in the season on January 17, with a score of 73-80.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but the performance of both teams may have been influenced by player availability. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Lindenwood favored by 9.5 points, with a total set at 147.5. The odds for Lindenwood to win outright were -535, while Southern Indiana was listed at +400.
The game conditions were not explicitly mentioned, but typical indoor basketball conditions at Hyland Arena would have favored both teams in terms of playing surface and environment. Key moments in the game included late scoring plays that kept the contest tight, with notable contributions from players like Cardell Bailey, Anias Futrell, and Sheridan Sharp.
As the game progressed into the final minutes, Lindenwood managed to maintain their lead despite Southern Indiana's attempts to close the gap. The final scoring sequence included crucial free throws from Futrell and Williams, which helped secure the victory for the Lions. The close score reflects the competitive nature of the game, emphasizing the resilience of both teams as they battled for the win.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | LIN -9.5 | 147.5 o -112 / u -108 | Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles +400 · Lindenwood Lions -535 |
Leaders
- PointsMilos Nenadic22Lindenwood Lions
- AssistsMilos Nenadic3Lindenwood Lions
- ReboundsRobert Lewis12Lindenwood Lions
- PointsCardell Bailey18Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles
- AssistsSheridan Sharp4Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles
- ReboundsTolu Samuels9Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles
Recent form
Lindenwood Lions
Last 10: 7-3Streak W183.2 scored · 65.8 allowed per game5-0 at home
- W77-64vs Morehead State EaglesJan 1
- L65-70at Missouri State BearsDec 23
- W109-52vs Harris Stowe State HornetsDec 20
- W92-76vs Western Illinois LeathernecksDec 19
- W110-44vs Culver Stockton WildcatsDec 10
- W82-74at Eastern Illinois PanthersDec 7
- W99-64at Northern Illinois HuskiesDec 3
- W80-67vs Kansas City RoosNov 25
- L53-73at Indiana HoosiersNov 20
- L65-74at Alabama A&M BulldogsNov 16
Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles
Last 10: 2-7-1Streak L361.7 scored · 64.8 allowed per game1-5 away
- L55-59at SIU Edwardsville CougarsJan 1
- L60-64vs Morehead State EaglesDec 20
- L62-77vs Little Rock TrojansDec 19
- D0-0vs East West PhantomsDec 16
- L55-77at Indiana State SycamoresDec 7
- L74-88at Western Michigan BroncosDec 4
- W93-56vs Kentucky State ThorobredsNov 29
- W64-56at Valparaiso BeaconsNov 26
- L73-84at UIC FlamesNov 22
- L81-87at Incarnate Word CardinalsNov 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 | Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles | Lindenwood Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 31-63 | 35-71 |
| Field goal % | 49 | 49 |
| Three-pointers | 6-21 | 4-9 |
| Three-point % | 29 | 44 |
| Free throws | 12-14 | 9-12 |
| Free throw % | 86 | 75 |
| Rebounds | 32 | 40 |
| Offensive rebounds | 11 | 18 |
| Defensive rebounds | 21 | 22 |
| Assists | 14 | 13 |
| Steals | 9 | 8 |
| Blocks | 3 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 12 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 16 | 15 |
| Fast-break points | 15 | 13 |
| Points in the paint | 42 | 60 |
| Fouls | 14 | 12 |
| Largest lead | 4 | 11 |
| Lead changes | 3 | 3 |
| Time in front | 10 | 88 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half48-45Steven Clay makes 25-foot three point jumper (Ismail Habib assists)
- 2nd Half48-47Robert Lewis makes layup
- 2nd Half48-49Anias Futrell makes 10-foot jumper
- 2nd Half48-51Dontrez Williams makes layup
- 2nd Half50-51Ismail Habib makes layup
- 2nd Half50-53Mekhi Cooper makes 12-foot jumper
- 2nd Half52-53Cardell Bailey makes 2-foot dunk (Ismail Habib assists)
- 2nd Half52-55Dontrez Williams makes layup
- 2nd Half52-57Anias Futrell makes 1-foot dunk (Mekhi Cooper assists)
- 2nd Half52-59Dontrez Williams makes layup
- 2nd Half55-59Cardell Bailey makes 24-foot three point jumper (Ismail Habib assists)
- 2nd Half55-61Anias Futrell makes layup
- 2nd Half57-61Sheridan Sharp makes layup
- 2nd Half58-61Sheridan Sharp makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half58-63Milos Nenadic makes 2-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half58-65Dontrez Williams makes 2-foot dunk (Clayton Jackson assists)
- 2nd Half60-65Sheridan Sharp makes layup
- 2nd Half60-67Anias Futrell makes 2-foot dunk (Milos Nenadic assists)
- 2nd Half62-67Tolu Samuels makes 1-foot dunk
- 2nd Half62-68Milos Nenadic makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-69Milos Nenadic makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half64-69Josiah Dunham makes layup (Cardell Bailey assists)
- 2nd Half64-71Dontrez Williams makes layup
- 2nd Half64-73Dontrez Williams makes layup
- 2nd Half65-73Tolu Samuels makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half66-73Tolu Samuels makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half66-75Milos Nenadic makes layup (Dontrez Williams assists)
- 2nd Half68-75Sheridan Sharp makes driving layup
- 2nd Half69-75Sheridan Sharp makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half69-77Robert Lewis makes layup (Milos Nenadic assists)
- 2nd Half71-77Cardell Bailey makes 21-foot jumper
- 2nd Half71-80Dontrez Williams makes 24-foot three point jumper (Milos Nenadic assists)
- 2nd Half73-80Cardell Bailey makes 14-foot jumper (Sheridan Sharp assists)
- 2nd Half73-81Anias Futrell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half73-82Anias Futrell makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half75-82Tolu Samuels makes layup
- 2nd Half77-82Sheridan Sharp makes layup
- 2nd Half79-82Tolu Samuels makes layup (Cardell Bailey assists)
- 2nd Half79-83Dontrez Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half80-83Sheridan Sharp makes free throw 1 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Lindenwood Lions, below favours Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles.
Venue
- Hyland ArenaSaint Charles, MO
- Attendance913
- OfficialsGreg Gerritsen, Ron Gengenbacher, Bob Franklin
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