Lairy scores 30 as Miami (OH) defeats Bellarmine 71-67
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- — Mekhi Lairy scored 30 points as Miami (OH) beat Bellarmine 71-67 on Saturday night.
Lairy also contributed five assists for the RedHawks (5-6). Morgan Safford scored 14 points while going 4 of 11 from the floor, including 0 for 4 from distance, and 6 for 7 from the line, and added five rebounds. Kamari Williams was 2 of 7 shooting (2 for 6 from distance) to finish with seven points.
Ben Johnson led the way for the Knights (5-7) with 19 points. Garrett Tipton added 17 points, two steals and three blocks for Bellarmine. Juston Betz also had 12 points, four assists and three steals.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Art Vaulk
- Devyn Page
- Donta Carter
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 1-0 | - | 9-4 |
| Akron | 1-0 | - | 8-5 |
| Ball State | 1-0 | - | 7-6 |
| Eastern Michigan | 1-0 | - | 7-6 |
| Ohio | 1-0 | - | 7-6 |
| Toledo | 1-0 | - | 7-6 |
| Kent State | 0-1 | 1 | 9-4 |
| Central Michigan | 0-1 | 1 | 6-7 |
| Bowling Green | 0-1 | 1 | 5-8 |
| Buffalo | 0-1 | 1 | 5-8 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-1 | 1 | 4-9 |
| Western Michigan | 0-1 | 1 | 3-10 |
2024-25 ASUN Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lipscomb | 2-0 | - | 10-5 |
| North Alabama | 2-0 | - | 10-5 |
| Queens University | 2-0 | - | 9-6 |
| Jacksonville | 1-1 | 1 | 7-7 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 1-1 | 1 | 7-8 |
| Austin Peay | 1-1 | 1 | 6-9 |
| Florida Gulf Coast | 1-1 | 1 | 6-9 |
| Central Arkansas | 1-1 | 1 | 5-10 |
| Stetson | 1-1 | 1 | 3-12 |
| North Florida | 0-2 | 2 | 7-8 |
| Bellarmine | 0-2 | 2 | 3-12 |
| West Georgia | 0-2 | 2 | 2-13 |
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