ST. CHARLES, Mo. (Interstat) — The Lindenwood Lions used a strong fourth quarter to secure an 82-69 women’s basketball victory over the SIU Edwardsville Cougars on Tuesday night at Robert F. Hyland Performance Arena.

Lindenwood, which improved to 17-7 overall, outscored SIU Edwardsville 25-10 in the final period to break open a close game. The Lions had led 57-59 entering the fourth.

Mya Skoff led Lindenwood with 17 points, while Ellie Brueggemann added 18 and Aleshia Jones scored 13. The Lions shot 50% from the field in the decisive fourth quarter.

Kiyoko Proctor scored 16 points for the Cougars, who fell to 10-13. Adebukola Akomolafe added 13 points off the bench. SIU Edwardsville had won two of its last three games entering the contest.

An announced crowd of 977 watched the Ohio Valley Conference game. Lindenwood swept the season series, having also won 84-65 on Jan. 6.