Tyson scores 20, Belmont defeats Missouri State 74-61
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- — Cade Tyson had 20 points in Belmont's 74-61 victory over Missouri State on Saturday night.
Tyson shot 5 for 9 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) and 7 of 7 from the free throw line for the Bruins (11-6, 4-2 Missouri Valley). Ben Sheppard added 17 points while going 6 of 14 (3 for 6 from distance), and he also had six rebounds and three steals. Drew Friberg shot 4 for 9, including 3 for 7 from beyond the arc to finish with 11 points.
Donovan Clay finished with 20 points and eight rebounds for the Bears (8-8, 4-2). Missouri State also got 12 points from Chance Moore. In addition, Dalen Ridgnal had eight points, six rebounds and two blocks.
Belmont took the lead with 1:30 remaining in the first half and did not give it up. The score was 37-35 at halftime, with Tyson racking up 14 points. Belmont pulled away with a 12-1 run in the second half to extend a three-point lead to 14 points. They outscored Missouri State by 11 points in the final half, as Even Brauns led the way with a team-high 10 second-half points.
NEXT UP
Up next for Belmont is a Tuesday matchup with Valparaiso on the road, while Missouri State visits Illinois State on Wednesday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Steve Devine
- Edward Crenshaw
- Eric Lowe
2023-24 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Indiana State | 17-3 | - | 32-7 |
Drake | 16-4 | 1 | 28-7 |
Bradley | 13-7 | 4 | 23-12 |
Belmont | 12-8 | 5 | 20-13 |
Northern Iowa | 12-8 | 5 | 19-14 |
Southern Illinois | 11-9 | 6 | 19-13 |
Illinois State | 9-11 | 8 | 15-17 |
Murray State | 9-11 | 8 | 12-20 |
Missouri State | 8-12 | 9 | 17-16 |
Evansville | 6-14 | 11 | 17-18 |
UIC | 4-16 | 13 | 12-21 |
Valparaiso | 3-17 | 14 | 7-25 |