Lindenwood Lions prepare for rebuilding season in OVC
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 12:45 PM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026

The Lindenwood Lions are set to begin a new season under Head Coach Kyle Gerdeman after losing all players from last year's winning team. With an emphasis on rebuilding, Gerdeman states the focus is on finding talent that fits the established style of play. New additions include Xavier Spencer from UMass Lowell and Kellen Robinson, who is returning from injury after an ACL tear. The Lions also welcomed transfers Makhan Diouf and Matar Diop to bolster their frontcourt. The team's new roster will be tested as they look to build on their first winning season since joining Division I.
- •Lindenwood Lions lost all players from last season.
- •Xavier Spencer aims for an immediate impact in backcourt.
- •Kellen Robinson returns from ACL injury to play his first game.
- •Makhan Diouf and Matar Diop join the Lions as transfers.
- •Lions focus on rebuilding their roster and style of play.
- 12:45 PMYahoo Sports — OVC Preview Series: Lindenwood Lions
"Kyle Gerdeman needed to replace everyone after having the school’s best season at Division I
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