Belmont takes down UIC 74-65
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- — Keishawn Davidson's 17 points helped Belmont defeat UIC 74-65 on Saturday night.
Davidson had five assists for the Bruins (12-9, 5-5 Missouri Valley Conference). Jayce Willingham scored 14 points and added four steals. Cade Tyson was 4-of-14 shooting, including 2 for 8 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 3 from the foul line to finish with 13 points.
Christian Jones finished with 16 points and eight assists for the Flames (8-13, 1-9). Jaden Brownell added 12 points, six rebounds and three blocks for UIC. Ethan Pickett also put up 11 points. The Flames prolonged their losing streak to six in a row.
Willingham scored eight points in the first half and Belmont went into the break trailing 25-22. Belmont used a 14-2 run in the second half to build a 14-point lead at 60-46 with 5:19 remaining before finishing off the win.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Barry Mathis
- Kevin Driver
- Edward Crenshaw
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 |