Wood scores 18 to lift Belmont past Evansville 72-63
EVANSVILLE, Ind. -- — JaCobi Wood came off the bench to score 18 points to lift Belmont to a 72-63 win over Evansville on Monday night.
Luke Smith had 14 points for Belmont (8-1), which won its fifth consecutive game. Nick Muszynski added 11 points. Grayson Murphy had 10 points.
Samari Curtis had 19 points for the Purple Aces (2-4). Noah Frederking added 11 points. Shamar Givance had six assists.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Gerry Pollard
- Brent Hampton
- James Breeding
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Drake | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
Belmont | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
Bradley | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
Illinois State | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
UIC | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
Northern Iowa | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
Missouri State | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
Murray State | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
Evansville | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
Indiana State | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
Southern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
Valparaiso | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |