COLUMBIA, Mo. - The Lincoln women's basketball team played its first exhibition game of the season on Thursday (Oct. 29), heading north to take on the University of Missouri. The Tigers won the game in Mizzou Arena, 117-43.

Whitney Smith led the Blue Tigers with 14 points had a pair of rebounds to go with an assist. Bella Borgos finished with eight points, four rebounds and an assist. Ava Vanecek chipped in three points and had a steal.

Aaliyah Smith paced Lincoln on the glass with eight rebounds and was one of three players with six points in the contest. Chase Giddings finished with six points, four boards, an assist and a steal. Hallie Williamson closed the scoring with six points, a steal and three rebounds.

Kierstyn Lawson collected two rebounds for the Blue Tigers while Taelyn Smith and Korri Williams each had one. Taelyn Smith additionally notched a steal.

Lincoln will play its second exhibition game of the season next Thursday, Nov. 5, at home, as the Blue Tigers host William Woods at 5:30 p.m. CT.