Belmont Bruins @ Charleston Cougars
Sam Orme, Tyler Lundblade propel Belmont to 96-73 victory over Charleston
CHARLESTON, S.C. -- — Sam Orme and Tyler Lundblade both scored 18 points and Belmont beat Charleston 96-73 on Sunday to remain undefeated.
Orme added five rebounds for the Bruins (8-0). Lundblade shot 7 for 14 with four 3-pointers. Jabez Jenkins had three 3-pointers and scored 14.
Connor Hickman finished with 20 points for the Cougars (4-5). Chris Davis Jr. added 14 points and Chadlyn Traylor scored 11.
Belmont took the lead for good with 18:22 remaining in the first half. The score was 49-31 at halftime, with Lundblade racking up 13 points.
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Game Information
Charleston, SC
Referee:Bill Covington Jr.
Referee:Tony Henderson
Referee:Tommy Morrissey
2025-26 Standings
| Missouri Valley ConferenceMissouri Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray State | 8-1 | - | 16-4 |
| Belmont | 7-2 | 1 | 17-3 |
| Bradley | 7-3 | 1.5 | 14-7 |
| Illinois State | 6-3 | 2 | 14-6 |
| UIC | 5-4 | 3 | 10-10 |
| Northern Iowa | 4-5 | 4 | 12-8 |
| Drake | 4-5 | 4 | 10-10 |
| Valparaiso | 4-5 | 4 | 10-10 |
| Indiana State | 2-7 | 6 | 9-11 |
| Southern Illinois | 2-7 | 6 | 8-12 |
| Evansville | 1-8 | 7 | 5-15 |
| Coastal Athletic AssociationCoastal Athletic Association | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNC Wilmington | 6-1 | - | 17-3 |
| Charleston | 5-2 | 1 | 12-8 |
| William & Mary | 4-3 | 2 | 13-6 |
| Hofstra | 4-3 | 2 | 13-7 |
| Elon | 4-3 | 2 | 12-8 |
| Hampton | 4-3 | 2 | 10-10 |
| Stony Brook | 4-4 | 2.5 | 12-9 |
| Towson | 4-4 | 2.5 | 12-9 |
| Campbell | 3-4 | 3 | 9-11 |
| Drexel | 3-4 | 3 | 9-11 |
| Monmouth | 3-4 | 3 | 9-11 |
| Northeastern | 2-6 | 4.5 | 6-13 |
| North Carolina A&T | 1-6 | 5 | 8-10 |
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