Lindenwood pours in 120 points to win basketball home opener

Bhockey10 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Hyland Arena interior, November 2010; file photograph, not Thursday's game. Photo source · License
ST. CHARLES, Mo. — Lindenwood evened its men’s basketball record at 1–1 Thursday with a 120–46 victory over Central Bible University at Hyland Arena.
Shamiere Green scored 20 points and Derek Rollins added 19 as six Lions reached double figures. Lindenwood led 63–15 at halftime and finished with a 74-point margin.
The Lions made 16 of 27 three-point attempts, a 59.3 percent rate, and held a 52–25 rebounding advantage. They forced 21 turnovers and turned those possessions into 29 points.
The result followed Monday’s 98–59 season-opening loss at TCU. Thursday’s game was Lindenwood’s fifth consecutive victory in a home opener.
Lindenwood remains home Saturday, November 7, to face East-West University. Tipoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m., with coverage on ESPN+.
