Muszynski scores 20 to carry Belmont past UT Martin 81-55
MARTIN, Tenn. -- — Nick Muszynski had 20 points as Belmont won its seventh straight game, romping past UT Martin 81-55 on Saturday.
Muszynski hit 10 of 12 shots. He added four assists and three blocks.
Ben Sheppard had 13 points for Belmont (12-3, 2-0 Ohio Valley Conference). Grayson Murphy added 12 points and eight assists. Even Brauns had three blocks.
UT Martin scored 24 points in the second half, a season low for the team.
Chris Nix had 17 points for the Skyhawks (6-9, 2-1). Bernie Andre added 15 points.
KJ Simon, the Skyhawks' leading scorer entering the contest at 18 points per game, scored nine points on 4-of-14 shooting.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- David Carter
- Tavares Armour
- Jeremy Trussell
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 |
2024-25 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Tennessee State | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| UT Martin | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Western Illinois | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Eastern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Lindenwood | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Morehead State | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Southern Indiana | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Tennessee Tech | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
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