Baldwin ? During halftime of Saturday’s game between Baker University and Lindenwood at Liston Stadium, Pat Richard said his father stressed the number one — one team, one play, one goal, one family.

His father was Charlie Richard, the legendary Wildcats coach who amassed a record of 123-28-1 in 15 seasons before his death in 1994.

Unfortunately for Baker, the Wildcats only showed up for one half in a 35-21 loss Saturday.

Baker (4-3) outscored the NAIA’s No. 8-ranked team 21-7 in the second half, but couldn’t overcome a first half lowlighted by four turnovers that the Lions pounced on for quick points.

“We didn’t play a mistake-free game,” BU senior running back John Reeves said. “We had crucial turnovers at crucial times in the game. They capitalized on our mistakes. We just can’t play a half game and expect to win.”

The Lions boasted the top defense in the Heart of America Athletic Conference, leading five major defensive statistics. But they showed Saturday they could play a little offense as well.

Even with standout running threat Darron Parquet out because of a hip injury, the Lions broke big plays all day. Led by Latrelle Yancy’s 151 yards and De De Dorsey’s 83 yards and three touchdowns, Lindenwood (8-0) frequently sliced through the Baker defense.

Baker’s Reeves put up a standard 100-yard day, finishing with 123 yards and two touchdowns on 34 carries. Wildcat quarterback Brian Sheppard completed 20 of 41 passes for 209 yards and a touchdown.

But the turnovers were devastating — Sheppard threw five interceptions, and the first pick, by Lindenwood’s Jake Sharp, resulted in a 49-yard touchdown return.

Baker University quarterback Brian Sheppard, right, tries to fend off Lindenwood defender Evan Brinker. The Wildcats lost, 35-21, Saturday in Baldwin.

More than 100 former players, coaches, trainers — even a sports-information director — gathered at halftime to take part in the remembrance ceremony for coach Richard, and the players donned a retro look of black-and-orange jerseys.

Baker coach Mike Grossner said he wished his team would have given a better showing in the first half with so many alumni in the stands.

“It was a neat week,” Grossner said. “I’m just embarrassed of our performance in front of the guys. They’ve had good memories here with lots of success. … We’re trying to get there. We just need to play mistake-free football.”

“We had their support today,” Reeves said of the former players, “but we just wanted to come out with a win.”

Baker will travel Saturday to Atchison for a game against Benedictine.

Baker offensive lineman Mark Gastlelum, bottom, unsuccessfully tries to tackle Lindenwood linebacker Donald Cayton after an interception. Lindenwood won, 35-21, Saturday at Liston Stadium in Baldwin.