Gillespie leads Belmont over Murray State 69-64
Belmont student wins a free semester of tuition on half-court shot
Belmont student Will Sykes drains a half-court shot to win a free semester of tuition.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- — Ja'Kobi Gillespie scored 24 points and sealed the victory with a layup with 52 seconds left as Belmont knocked off Murray State 69-64 on Wednesday.
Gillespie also contributed eight rebounds and five assists for the Bruins (13-11, 6-7 Missouri Valley Conference). Malik Dia scored 15 points while finishing 6 of 12 from the floor, and added five rebounds. Cade Tyson shot 5 for 10, including 3 for 6 from beyond the arc to finish with 13 points, while adding nine rebounds.
The Racers (9-15, 6-7) were led by Quincy Anderson, who posted 21 points and nine rebounds. Nick Ellington added 11 points for Murray State.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Steve Devine
- Tyler Kumpf
- Ray Natili
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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