Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri, began its transition to Division I in 2022-23 and competes in the Ohio Valley Conference. The Lions are one of the newest Division I programs and are building their basketball identity at the highest level.
The Lions mascot symbolizes strength and courage, adopted to give the university a powerful athletic identity as it grew its sports programs.
The official start of Division I competition in 2022-23, marking the beginning of a new era for Lindenwood athletics after decades as an NAIA and Division II program.
Lindenwood was founded in 1827, making it one of the oldest universities west of the Mississippi River despite being one of the newest Division I athletic programs.
The Lindenwood Lions compete in the Ohio Valley and hold an all-time record of 54–75 (.419 winning percentage) across 4 recorded seasons dating back to 2022-23.
| Season | Record | Conference | Coach | AP peak |
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| 2025-26 | 18-15 | 11-9 (OVC) | Kyle Gerdeman | |
| 2024-25 | 16-17 | 10-10 (OVC) | Kyle Gerdeman | |
| 2023-24 | 9-22 | 3-15 (OVC) | Kyle Gerdeman | |
| 2022-23 | 11-21 | 6-12 (OVC) | Kyle Gerdeman |
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Top 100 by all-time D1 wins. Verified against the NCAA record book — and tiered so you can argue properly.
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