Gillespie has 14 points including the game-winning free throw to get Belmont past Lipscomb 72-71
Lipscomb Bisons vs. Belmont Bruins: Full Highlights
Lipscomb Bisons vs. Belmont Bruins: Full Highlights
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- — Malik Dia scored 15 points and Ja'Kobi Gillespie secured the victory with a free throw with five seconds remaining as Belmont took down Lipscomb 72-71 on Wednesday night.
Dia was 5-of-9 shooting and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Bruins (7-3). Cade Tyson scored 14 points and added five rebounds. Gillespie had 14 points and shot 6 for 11, including 1 for 5 from beyond the arc.
Will Pruitt led the way for the Bisons (6-5) with 21 points, nine rebounds and four assists. Derrin Boyd added 12 points for Lipscomb. Cody Head also put up nine points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Stephen Divine
- Barry Mathis
- John St. Clair
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| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lipscomb | 5-1 | - | 13-6 |
| Queens University | 5-1 | - | 12-7 |
| Jacksonville | 5-1 | - | 11-7 |
| Florida Gulf Coast | 5-1 | - | 10-9 |
| North Alabama | 4-2 | 1 | 12-7 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 3-3 | 2 | 9-10 |
| Stetson | 3-3 | 2 | 5-14 |
| North Florida | 2-4 | 3 | 9-10 |
| Austin Peay | 2-4 | 3 | 7-12 |
| Central Arkansas | 1-5 | 4 | 5-14 |
| West Georgia | 1-5 | 4 | 3-16 |
| Bellarmine | 0-6 | 5 | 3-16 |
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| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley | 7-1 | - | 16-3 |
| Drake | 6-2 | 1 | 16-2 |
| Belmont | 6-2 | 1 | 14-5 |
| UIC | 5-3 | 2 | 12-6 |
| Northern Iowa | 5-3 | 2 | 11-8 |
| Murray State | 4-4 | 3 | 10-9 |
| Illinois State | 3-5 | 4 | 11-8 |
| Valparaiso | 3-5 | 4 | 10-9 |
| Indiana State | 3-5 | 4 | 9-10 |
| Southern Illinois | 3-5 | 4 | 8-11 |
| Evansville | 3-5 | 4 | 6-13 |
| Missouri State | 0-8 | 7 | 7-12 |
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