Belmont takes down UIC 74-65
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- — Keishawn Davidson's 17 points helped Belmont defeat UIC 74-65 on Saturday night.
Davidson had five assists for the Bruins (12-9, 5-5 Missouri Valley Conference). Jayce Willingham scored 14 points and added four steals. Cade Tyson was 4-of-14 shooting, including 2 for 8 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 3 from the foul line to finish with 13 points.
Christian Jones finished with 16 points and eight assists for the Flames (8-13, 1-9). Jaden Brownell added 12 points, six rebounds and three blocks for UIC. Ethan Pickett also put up 11 points. The Flames prolonged their losing streak to six in a row.
Willingham scored eight points in the first half and Belmont went into the break trailing 25-22. Belmont used a 14-2 run in the second half to build a 14-point lead at 60-46 with 5:19 remaining before finishing off the win.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Barry Mathis
- Kevin Driver
- Edward Crenshaw
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| 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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