Richmond Spiders @ Belmont Bruins
Johnston scores 19 as Richmond knocks off Belmont 84-76
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- — Will Johnston scored 15 of his 19 points in the second half to help Richmond beat Belmont 84-76 on Wednesday night.
Johnston shot 7 for 10, including 3 for 5 from beyond the arc for the Spiders (7-1). David Thomas scored 18 points while going 6 of 9 (6 for 7 from 3-point range). AJ Lopez shot 4 for 9 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and finished with 15 points.
The Bruins (8-1) were led by Nic McClain, who posted 19 points, five assists and two steals. Jack Smiley and Tyler Lundblade had 10 points. The Bruins broke an eight-game winning streak with the loss.
Thomas scored 12 points in the first half and Richmond went into halftime trailing 43-41.
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Game Information
Nashville, TN
Referee:Rick Crawford
Referee:John Hampton
Referee:Ervin Wilson
2025-26 Standings
| Atlantic 10 Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis | 12-0 | - | 24-1 |
| VCU | 10-2 | 2 | 19-6 |
| George Mason | 9-4 | 3.5 | 21-5 |
| Saint Joseph's | 7-5 | 5 | 15-10 |
| Dayton | 6-5 | 5.5 | 15-9 |
| Davidson | 6-5 | 5.5 | 15-9 |
| Duquesne | 6-5 | 5.5 | 14-10 |
| George Washington | 6-7 | 6.5 | 15-11 |
| Rhode Island | 5-6 | 6.5 | 14-10 |
| Richmond | 4-8 | 8 | 14-11 |
| Fordham | 4-8 | 8 | 13-12 |
| St. Bonaventure | 3-8 | 8.5 | 14-10 |
| La Salle | 3-9 | 9 | 7-18 |
| Loyola Chicago | 2-11 | 10.5 | 6-20 |
| Missouri Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 13-3 | - | 23-4 |
| Murray State | 11-5 | 2 | 19-8 |
| Bradley | 10-5 | 2.5 | 17-9 |
| Illinois State | 9-6 | 3.5 | 17-9 |
| UIC | 9-6 | 3.5 | 14-12 |
| Northern Iowa | 8-7 | 4.5 | 16-10 |
| Valparaiso | 7-8 | 5.5 | 13-13 |
| Southern Illinois | 6-9 | 6.5 | 12-14 |
| Drake | 6-10 | 7 | 12-15 |
| Indiana State | 3-12 | 9.5 | 10-16 |
| Evansville | 2-13 | 10.5 | 6-20 |
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