Belmont pours in record 114 points to beat SIU-Edwardsville
— Ben Sheppard and Luke Smith scored 18 points apiece and Belmont scored a program record for points defeating SIU-Edwardsville 114-62 on Saturday.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
16-1, 1st in OVC
- 11/26W 95-78
- 11/27W 77-67
- 11/28QUNW 73-61
- 12/5L 96-83
- 12/8W 79-64
- 12/12W 81-71
- 12/16W 64-53
- 12/18W 88-63
- 12/21W 72-63
- 12/30W 68-55
- 1/2W 90-69
- 1/7W 77-66
- 1/9W 89-69
- 1/14W 88-67
- 1/16W 98-91
- 1/21W 79-66
- 1/23W 114-62
- 1/28
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- 2/4h:mm a z, US/Eastern
- 2/6h:mm a z, US/Eastern
- 2/11
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- 2/27h:mm a z, US/Eastern
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Wood scores 17 to lead Belmont past E. Illinois 79-66
— JaCobi Wood had 17 points off the bench to carry Belmont to a 79-66 win over Eastern Illinois on Thursday night, the Bruins’ 12th consecutive victory.
Sheppard leads Belmont to 11th straight victory 98-91
— Ben Sheppard made five 3-pointers and scored a career-high 22 points as Belmont extended its winning streak to 11 games, defeating Jacksonville State 98-91 on Saturday.
Murphy scores 14 to carry Belmont past Tennessee Tech 88-67
— Grayson Murphy had 14 points and seven steals and Belmont extended its win streak to 10 games, romping past Tennessee Tech 88-67 on Thursday night.
Belmont wins ninth consecutive game
— JaCobi Wood matched his career high with 21 points as Belmont extended its win streak to nine games, routing UT Martin 89-69 on Saturday.
Muszynski scores 26 to lead Belmont past SE Missouri 77-66
— Nick Muszynski had a season-high 26 points as Belmont extended its monthlong winning streak to eight games, beating Southeast Missouri 77-66 on Thursday night.
Sheppard helps Belmont beat UT-Martin, win 7th straight
— Ben Sheppard had 21 points, seven rebounds and a career-high six steals and Belmont beat UT Martin 90-69 on Saturday for its seventh consecutive win.
Sheppard scores 21 to lift Belmont past Murray St. 68-55
— Ben Sheppard had a career-high 21 points as Belmont topped Murray State 68-55 on Wednesday night.
Wood scores 18 to lift Belmont past Evansville 72-63
— JaCobi Wood came off the bench to score 18 points to lift Belmont to a 72-63 win over Evansville on Monday night.
Wood scores 19 to lift Belmont past Tennessee St. 88-63
— JaCobi Wood came off the bench to score 19 points to lift Belmont to an 88-63 win over Tennessee State on Friday night.
Muszynski lifts Belmont over Kennesaw State 64-53
— Nick Muszynski had 25 points as Belmont defeated Kennesaw State 64-53 on Wednesday night.
Smith, Hollander lift Belmont past Lipscomb 81-71
— Luke Smith had 19 points to lead five Belmont players in double figures as the Bruins beat Lipscomb 81-71 on Saturday night.
Smith lifts Belmont past Tennessee State 79-64
— Luke Smith scored 23 points and Nick Muszynski added 22 points as Belmont defeated Tennessee State 79-64 on Tuesday night.
Gordon scores 23 to carry Samford over Belmont 96-83
— Myron Gordon scored 23 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as Samford handed undefeated Belmont its first loss, 96-83, Saturday night.
Tennessee State postpones start of hoops season
Tennessee State has postponed the start of its men's basketball season because COVID-19 test protocols mean the Tigers won't have enough players available Wednesday against Belmont.
Bias among eight named to college hoops HOF
Maryland basketball star Len Bias, who was chosen No. 2 by the Celtics in the 1986 NBA draft before dying days later of a drug overdose, was chosen for induction into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
Hollander carries Belmont past George Mason 77-67
— Caleb Hollander and Nick Muszynski scored 17 points apiece as Belmont topped George Mason 77-67 on Friday.
Wood leads Belmont past Howard 95-78
— JaCobi Wood scored 21 points and Luke Smith added 20 as Belmont beat Howard 95-78 on Thursday in a season opener for both teams.
Belmont guard Kunkel entering transfer portal
Belmont's Adam Kunkel, an Ohio Valley first-team all-conference guard, announced Tuesday he was entering the transfer portal.
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Late layup clinches OVC, tourney bid for Belmont
Tyler Scanlon hit a layup with three seconds remaining to seal Belmont's 76-75 victory over Murray State on Saturday night.
Scanlon's shot sends Belmont past Murray State for OVC title
Tyler Scanlon scored 17 points including a layup with three seconds remaining to give top-seeded Belmont a 76-75 victory over second-seeded Murray State on Saturday night in the championship game of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament.
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2020-21 OVC Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 10-0 | - | 16-1 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 7-1 | 2 | 13-2 |
| Morehead State | 8-2 | 2 | 11-6 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 3-1 | 4 | 5-5 |
| Jacksonville State | 6-3 | 3.5 | 10-5 |
| Austin Peay | 4-3 | 4.5 | 8-5 |
| Murray State | 3-5 | 6 | 6-7 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 2-6 | 7 | 4-10 |
| Eastern Illinois | 2-7 | 7.5 | 5-11 |
| UT Martin | 2-7 | 7.5 | 4-9 |
| Tennessee State | 2-8 | 8 | 3-10 |
| Tennessee Tech | 2-8 | 8 | 2-15 |
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Top Performers 2020-21
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Team Stats
Points Per Game83.219th
Rebounds Per Game34.8238th
Assists Per Game17.618th
Points Allowed68.3
Tournament History
| Final Fours | 0 |
| Tournament Record | 1-8 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 8 |