Belmont Bruins @ Missouri State Bears
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
BEL | 34 | 40 | 74 |
MOST | 24 | 41 | 65 |
Lundblade scores 22, Belmont defeats Missouri State 74-65
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- — Tyler Lundblade had 22 points in Belmont's 74-65 win against Missouri State on Wednesday night.
Lundblade shot 8 for 12, including 6 for 9 from beyond the arc for the Bruins (20-10, 12-7 Missouri Valley Conference). Sam Orme shot 5 of 7 from the field and 4 for 5 from the line to add 15 points. Jonathan Pierre went 5 of 12 from the field (3 for 9 from 3-point range) to finish with 13 points.
Dez White finished with 20 points for the Bears (9-21, 2-17). Vincent Brady II added 18 points, six rebounds, four assists and three steals for Missouri State. Michael Osei-Bonsu also had 11 points and 10 rebounds.
Belmont took the lead with 13:34 remaining in the first half and did not give it up. Orme led his team in scoring with eight points in the first half to help put them ahead 34-24 at the break. Lundblade scored 15 points in the second half.
Both teams next play Sunday. Belmont hosts Murray State and Missouri State goes on the road to play Drake.
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Game Information
Springfield, MO
Referee:Kelly Self
Referee:Bret Smith
Referee:Ervin Wilson
2025-26 Standings
| Missouri Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray State | 7-0 | - | 15-3 |
| Belmont | 5-2 | 2 | 15-3 |
| Bradley | 5-2 | 2 | 12-6 |
| Illinois State | 4-2 | 2.5 | 12-5 |
| Northern Iowa | 4-2 | 2.5 | 12-5 |
| Southern Illinois | 2-4 | 4.5 | 8-9 |
| Valparaiso | 2-4 | 4.5 | 8-9 |
| Drake | 2-4 | 4.5 | 8-9 |
| UIC | 2-4 | 4.5 | 7-10 |
| Indiana State | 1-5 | 5.5 | 8-9 |
| Evansville | 1-6 | 6 | 5-13 |
| Conference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 5-0 | - | 13-3 |
| Middle Tennessee | 4-1 | 1 | 10-6 |
| Missouri State | 4-1 | 1 | 10-6 |
| Western Kentucky | 3-2 | 2 | 10-6 |
| Jacksonville State | 3-2 | 2 | 8-8 |
| Kennesaw State | 2-3 | 3 | 10-6 |
| New Mexico State | 2-3 | 3 | 9-6 |
| Florida International | 2-3 | 3 | 9-7 |
| Louisiana Tech | 2-3 | 3 | 9-7 |
| Sam Houston | 1-4 | 4 | 9-7 |
| Delaware | 1-4 | 4 | 5-11 |
| UTEP | 1-4 | 4 | 5-11 |
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