Sheppard leads Belmont past Indiana State 89-88
Ben Sheppard throws down big slam vs. Indiana State Sycamores
Ben Sheppard throws down big slam vs. Indiana State Sycamores
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- — Ben Sheppard scored 18 points to lead Belmont and secured the win with two free throw with 2.5 seconds left as the Bruins rallied from a 19-point deficit to knock off Indiana State 89-88 on Wednesday night.
Sheppard also had nine rebounds for the Bruins (20-10, 13-6 Missouri Valley Conference). Ja'Kobi Gillespie scored 16 points while shooting 7 for 12, including 1 for 5 from beyond the arc, and added three steals. Drew Friberg was 6 of 11 shooting (3 for 7 from distance) to finish with 15 points, while adding seven rebounds.
Xavier Bledson led the way for the Sycamores (20-10, 13-6) with 20 points. Robbie Avila added 17 points for Indiana State. In addition, Cooper Neese had 16 points and four assists. The loss broke the Sycamores' seven-game winning streak.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Bret Smith
- Amy Bonner
- Brooks Wells
2023-24 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana State | 17-3 | - | 32-7 |
| Drake | 16-4 | 1 | 28-7 |
| Bradley | 13-7 | 4 | 23-12 |
| Belmont | 12-8 | 5 | 20-13 |
| Northern Iowa | 12-8 | 5 | 19-14 |
| Southern Illinois | 11-9 | 6 | 19-13 |
| Illinois State | 9-11 | 8 | 15-17 |
| Murray State | 9-11 | 8 | 12-20 |
| Missouri State | 8-12 | 9 | 17-16 |
| Evansville | 6-14 | 11 | 17-18 |
| UIC | 4-16 | 13 | 12-21 |
| Valparaiso | 3-17 | 14 | 7-25 |
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