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 |
---|---|---|---|
East Tennessee State | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Furman | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Samford | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
UNC Greensboro | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
VMI | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Western Carolina | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Wofford | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Mercer | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
Chattanooga | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
The Citadel | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Belmont | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Bradley | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Drake | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Murray State | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Northern Iowa | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
UIC | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Evansville | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
Illinois State | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
Indiana State | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
Missouri State | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
Southern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
Valparaiso | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |