Smith scores 18 in Bellarmine's 80-68 win against Bowling Green
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- — Billy Smith scored 18 points as Bellarmine beat Bowling Green 80-68 on Saturday.
Smith also contributed three steals for the Knights (1-5). Jack Karasinski added 15 points while going 6 of 9 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) while they also had five rebounds. Ben Johnson shot 4 for 12 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line to finish with 14 points.
Derrick Butler and Javontae Campbell each scored 21 points for the Falcons (2-4). Youssef Khayat also had 11 points.
Karasinski led his team in scoring with nine points in the first half to help put them up 34-29 at the break. Bellarmine extended its lead to 58-46 during the second half, fueled by an 8-0 scoring run. Smith scored a team-high 12 points in the second half.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Jason Baker
- Chad Barlow
- Jesse Joseph
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
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Kent State | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
Toledo | 0-0 | - | 5-2 |
Akron | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
Central Michigan | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
Eastern Michigan | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
Buffalo | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
Miami (OH) | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
Bowling Green | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
Northern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
Ohio | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
Western Michigan | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
Ball State | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
2024-25 ASUN Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
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Eastern Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
North Alabama | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
North Florida | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
Austin Peay | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
Jacksonville | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
Queens University | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
Lipscomb | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
Central Arkansas | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
Bellarmine | 0-0 | - | 1-5 |
Florida Gulf Coast | 0-0 | - | 1-5 |
Stetson | 0-0 | - | 1-6 |
West Georgia | 0-0 | - | 0-6 |