| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEL | 24 | 32 | 56 |
| TNST | 32 | 32 | 64 |
Spencer scores winner as Tennessee St. bumps off Belmont
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Delano Spencer scored the go-ahead basket and Tennessee State made seven of eight free throws over the final two minutes for a closing 9-0 run to knock off Ohio Valley Conference leader Belmont 64-56 Thursday night.
The win was the fifth in a row for Tennessee State (13-11, 8-5), which has climbed into a tie for third place. Belmont (19-7, 11-2), which had won its previous eight, finds itself in a tie for first with Murray State.
Belmont, which was held to 45-percent shooting, battled back from as many as 13 down to wrest a 56-55 lead with four minutes to go when Dylan Windler scored on an alley-oop, capping a 7-2 run.
The lead didn't last long as Spencer hit a fadeaway jumper on Tennessee State's next possession and the Tigers held Belmont scoreless over the last 3:54, the Bruins missing their last five shots.
Spencer finished with 14 points, Christian Mekowulu scored 18. Tigers made 21 of 26 free throws while Belmont, converting 6 of 9, didn't get to the line in the final 20 minutes.
Amanze Egekeze led Belmont with 16 points.
Game Information
- Referees:
- John St. Clair
- Edward Crenshaw
- Eric Mims
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley | 4-1 | - | 13-3 |
| Drake | 3-2 | 1 | 13-2 |
| Belmont | 3-2 | 1 | 11-5 |
| UIC | 3-2 | 1 | 10-5 |
| Valparaiso | 3-2 | 1 | 10-6 |
| Murray State | 3-2 | 1 | 9-7 |
| Indiana State | 3-2 | 1 | 9-7 |
| Northern Iowa | 3-2 | 1 | 9-7 |
| Evansville | 3-2 | 1 | 6-10 |
| Illinois State | 2-3 | 2 | 10-6 |
| Missouri State | 0-5 | 4 | 7-9 |
| Southern Illinois | 0-5 | 4 | 5-11 |
2024-25 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Tech | 4-1 | - | 9-7 |
| Morehead State | 4-1 | - | 9-7 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 4-1 | - | 9-7 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 3-2 | 1 | 10-6 |
| UT Martin | 3-2 | 1 | 7-9 |
| Little Rock | 2-2 | 1.5 | 8-7 |
| Western Illinois | 2-3 | 2 | 8-8 |
| Lindenwood | 2-3 | 2 | 7-9 |
| Southern Indiana | 1-4 | 3 | 6-9 |
| Eastern Illinois | 1-4 | 3 | 5-11 |
| Tennessee State | 1-4 | 3 | 5-11 |
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