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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason | 5-0 | - | 17-1 |
| Saint Louis | 4-0 | 0.5 | 16-1 |
| Dayton | 4-0 | 0.5 | 13-4 |
| Richmond | 3-2 | 2 | 13-5 |
| George Washington | 3-2 | 2 | 12-6 |
| VCU | 3-2 | 2 | 12-6 |
| Davidson | 3-2 | 2 | 11-6 |
| Saint Joseph's | 3-2 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Duquesne | 1-3 | 3.5 | 9-8 |
| Fordham | 1-4 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Rhode Island | 1-4 | 4 | 10-8 |
| La Salle | 1-4 | 4 | 5-13 |
| Loyola Chicago | 1-4 | 4 | 5-13 |
| St. Bonaventure | 0-4 | 4.5 | 11-6 |
| Missouri Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray State | 7-0 | - | 15-3 |
| Belmont | 6-2 | 1.5 | 16-3 |
| Bradley | 6-2 | 1.5 | 13-6 |
| Illinois State | 4-3 | 3 | 12-6 |
| Northern Iowa | 4-3 | 3 | 12-6 |
| Drake | 3-4 | 4 | 9-9 |
| UIC | 3-4 | 4 | 8-10 |
| Indiana State | 2-5 | 5 | 9-9 |
| Southern Illinois | 2-5 | 5 | 8-10 |
| Valparaiso | 2-5 | 5 | 8-10 |
| Evansville | 1-7 | 6.5 | 5-14 |
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