Muszynski carries Belmont past Tennessee Tech 65-62
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Nick Muszynski had 23 points as Belmont won its ninth straight game, edging past Tennessee Tech 65-62 on Thursday night.
Tyler Scanlon had 16 points for Belmont (23-7, 14-3 Ohio Valley Conference). Grayson Murphy added six rebounds and six assists.
After entering halftime with a 38-30 advantage, Belmont managed to hang on for the 3-point victory despite being outscored by five points in the second half. The Bruins' 27 points in the second half marked a season low for the team.
Keishawn Davidson had 17 points for the Golden Eagles (9-21, 6-11). Jr. Clay added 12 points. Amadou Sylla had 10 points and three blocks.
The Bruins improve to 2-0 against the Golden Eagles on the season. Belmont defeated Tennessee Tech 92-84 on Jan. 30. Belmont finishes out the regular season against Tennessee State on the road on Saturday. Tennessee Tech finishes out the regular season against Jacksonville State on the road on Saturday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Bret Smith
- Aaron Denton
- David Carter
2024-25 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Southeast Missouri State | 15-5 | - | 21-12 |
SIU Edwardsville | 13-7 | 2 | 22-11 |
Little Rock | 12-8 | 3 | 19-14 |
Tennessee State | 12-8 | 3 | 17-16 |
Lindenwood | 10-10 | 5 | 16-17 |
Tennessee Tech | 10-10 | 5 | 15-17 |
Morehead State | 10-10 | 5 | 15-17 |
UT Martin | 9-11 | 6 | 14-19 |
Eastern Illinois | 8-12 | 7 | 12-19 |
Western Illinois | 6-14 | 9 | 12-19 |
Southern Indiana | 5-15 | 10 | 10-20 |
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Drake | 17-3 | - | 30-3 |
Bradley | 15-5 | 2 | 26-8 |
Northern Iowa | 14-6 | 3 | 20-12 |
Belmont | 13-7 | 4 | 22-11 |
Illinois State | 10-10 | 7 | 19-14 |
UIC | 10-10 | 7 | 17-14 |
Murray State | 9-11 | 8 | 16-17 |
Indiana State | 8-12 | 9 | 14-18 |
Southern Illinois | 8-12 | 9 | 14-19 |
Evansville | 8-12 | 9 | 11-21 |
Valparaiso | 6-14 | 11 | 15-19 |
Missouri State | 2-18 | 15 | 9-23 |