| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MORE | 29 | 18 | 47 |
| BEL | 22 | 26 | 48 |
Murphy's shot lifts Belmont over Morehead St. 48-47
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- — Grayson Murphy's floater in the paint with five seconds left lifted Belmont to a 48-47 win over Morehead State on Thursday night.
Will Richard registered 16 points and eight rebounds as Belmont won its seventh consecutive game.
Nick Muszynski had 14 points for Belmont (21-5, 11-2 Ohio Valley Conference).
Ben Sheppard, who led the Bruins in scoring entering the contest with 17 points per game, was held to only 2 points.
Belmont totaled 22 first-half points, a season low for the team.
Johni Broome had 15 points, 13 rebounds and six blocks for the Eagles (19-7, 11-2). Tray Hollowell added 12 points. Ta'lon Cooper had eight rebounds.
The Bruins evened the season series against the Eagles. Morehead State defeated Belmont 83-74 on Jan. 20.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Stephen Divine
- Bert Smith
- Shane Staggs
2024-25 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morehead State | 9-3 | - | 14-9 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 8-4 | 1 | 15-8 |
| Little Rock | 8-4 | 1 | 14-9 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 8-4 | 1 | 13-10 |
| Tennessee Tech | 7-5 | 2 | 12-11 |
| Tennessee State | 6-6 | 3 | 10-13 |
| Lindenwood | 5-7 | 4 | 10-13 |
| UT Martin | 5-7 | 4 | 9-14 |
| Southern Indiana | 4-8 | 5 | 9-13 |
| Eastern Illinois | 4-8 | 5 | 8-15 |
| Western Illinois | 2-10 | 7 | 8-15 |
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake | 10-2 | - | 20-2 |
| Bradley | 9-2 | 0.5 | 18-4 |
| Belmont | 7-4 | 2.5 | 15-7 |
| Northern Iowa | 7-4 | 2.5 | 13-9 |
| UIC | 7-5 | 3 | 14-8 |
| Illinois State | 6-6 | 4 | 14-9 |
| Evansville | 5-6 | 4.5 | 8-14 |
| Indiana State | 5-7 | 5 | 11-12 |
| Murray State | 5-7 | 5 | 11-12 |
| Southern Illinois | 5-7 | 5 | 10-13 |
| Valparaiso | 3-9 | 7 | 10-13 |
| Missouri State | 1-11 | 9 | 8-15 |
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