Kunkel scores 28 to carry Belmont past Samford 95-63
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Adam Kunkel had a career-high 28 points as Belmont romped past Samford 95-63 on Monday night.
Nick Muszynski had 15 points and four blocks for Belmont (1-1). Tyler Scanlon added 14 points. Grayson Murphy had nine assists, eight rebounds and five steals for the hosts.
Robert Allen had 17 points and nine rebounds for the Bulldogs (1-2). Jalen Dupree added 15 points. J.P. Robinson had eight rebounds.
Belmont led 49-30 at the break and won the second half 46-33.
Belmont faces Boston College on the road on Saturday. Samford plays Virginia-Wise at home on Wednesday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Bert Smith
- Tyler Kumpf
- Kevin Mathis
2024-25 Southern Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samford | 5-1 | - | 15-4 |
| UNC Greensboro | 5-2 | 0.5 | 12-8 |
| East Tennessee State | 5-2 | 0.5 | 12-8 |
| Wofford | 5-2 | 0.5 | 11-9 |
| Chattanooga | 4-2 | 1 | 12-7 |
| Furman | 3-4 | 2.5 | 15-5 |
| Mercer | 3-4 | 2.5 | 10-10 |
| VMI | 3-4 | 2.5 | 9-11 |
| Western Carolina | 1-6 | 4.5 | 5-13 |
| The Citadel | 0-7 | 5.5 | 5-13 |
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley | 8-1 | - | 17-3 |
| Drake | 7-2 | 1 | 17-2 |
| Belmont | 6-3 | 2 | 14-6 |
| UIC | 6-3 | 2 | 13-6 |
| Northern Iowa | 6-3 | 2 | 12-8 |
| Murray State | 5-4 | 3 | 11-9 |
| Illinois State | 4-5 | 4 | 12-8 |
| Valparaiso | 3-6 | 5 | 10-10 |
| Indiana State | 3-6 | 5 | 9-11 |
| Southern Illinois | 3-6 | 5 | 8-12 |
| Evansville | 3-6 | 5 | 6-14 |
| Missouri State | 0-9 | 8 | 7-13 |
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