Belmont Bruins @ Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
Murphy scores 14 to carry Belmont past Tennessee Tech 88-67
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. -- — Grayson Murphy had 14 points and seven steals and Belmont extended its win streak to 10 games, romping past Tennessee Tech 88-67 on Thursday night.
Ben Sheppard had 15 points for Belmont (13-1, 7-0 Ohio Valley Conference). Luke Smith added 14 points. JaCobi Wood had 10 points and six rebounds.
Belmont dominated the first half and led 43-21 at halftime. The Golden Eagles’ 46 second-half points marked a season high for the team.
Shandon Goldman had 19 points for the Golden Eagles (1-13, 1-6), who have now lost four games in a row. Damaria Franklin added 11 points. Amadou Sylla had nine rebounds.
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Game Information
Cookeville, TN
Referee:Ford Branch Jr
Referee:Kevin Mathis
Referee:Jason Deering
2025-26 Standings
| Missouri Valley ConferenceMissouri Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 13-3 | - | 23-4 |
| Murray State | 11-5 | 2 | 19-8 |
| Bradley | 10-5 | 2.5 | 17-9 |
| Illinois State | 9-6 | 3.5 | 17-9 |
| UIC | 9-6 | 3.5 | 14-12 |
| Northern Iowa | 8-7 | 4.5 | 16-10 |
| Valparaiso | 7-8 | 5.5 | 13-13 |
| Southern Illinois | 6-9 | 6.5 | 12-14 |
| Drake | 6-10 | 7 | 12-15 |
| Indiana State | 3-12 | 9.5 | 10-16 |
| Evansville | 2-13 | 10.5 | 6-20 |
| Ohio Valley ConferenceOhio Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UT Martin | 12-4 | - | 20-7 |
| Tennessee State | 11-5 | 1 | 17-9 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 11-5 | 1 | 16-11 |
| Morehead State | 11-5 | 1 | 15-12 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 10-6 | 2 | 17-10 |
| Lindenwood | 10-6 | 2 | 16-11 |
| Eastern Illinois | 7-9 | 5 | 11-16 |
| Little Rock | 7-9 | 5 | 10-17 |
| Tennessee Tech | 6-10 | 6 | 11-16 |
| Southern Indiana | 2-14 | 10 | 5-21 |
| Western Illinois | 1-15 | 11 | 5-22 |
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