The Lindenwood men's basketball team (9-10, 5-6 GLVC) lost a tough bout with Rockhurst (9-11, 4-6 GLVC) by a final of 72-63 on Saturday in Kansas City, Mo.
 
GAME OVERVIEW
Lindenwood got off to a slow start on Saturday, but a three pointer by Jacoby Ross at the 13:18 mark tied the game at 9-9.  Lindenwood took its first lead of the game a couple of minutes later after Frazier Ott knocked down a floating jumper.  Ross and Trent Champagne knocked down back-to-back three pointers to extend the lead to 19-12.
 
The Lions got to the free throw line 10 times in the first half to help build their 33-30 lead at the half.  Romelo Burrell had eight points and eight rebounds, while Brandon Suggs posted seven points and seven boards at the break.
 
Burrell hit a three pointer at the 17:08 mark in the second half to put the Lions ahead by eight points.  Rockhurst chipped away at the lead, and eventually tied the game at 44-44 near the halfway point of the second half.  The Hawks put together a solid lead, but a three-point bucket by Ross at the 6:49 mark made it a 54-53 Rockhurst lead.  Lindenwood clawed to get back to even, but Rockhurst stayed strong and held on for the 72-63 win.
 
GAME LEADERS
Romelo Burrell (16 PTS, 11 REB)
Jacoby Ross (17 PTS, 6 AST, 5 REB)
Brandon Suggs (11 PTS, 9 REB, 1 AST)

QUOTABLE
"Tough break for us today with Kevin (Caldwell Jr.) and (Brandon) Trimble getting ruled out before tipoff," said head coach Kyle Gerdeman.  "But take nothing away from Rockhurst, they made the plays to win the game.  I was proud of our effort and competitiveness, and we were right there with a chance to win."
 
UP NEXT
Lindenwood is set to host Southern Indiana on Monday at 7:30 p.m. inside Hyland Arena in St. Charles, Mo.