| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EIU | 20 | 37 | 57 |
| BEL | 31 | 50 | 81 |
Muszynski scores 20 to lift Belmont past E. Illinois 81-57
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- — Nick Muszynski had 20 points as Belmont won its ninth straight game, routing Eastern Illinois 81-57 on Thursday night.
Muszynski shot 10 for 12 from the floor. He added four blocks.
Ben Sheppard had 16 points for Belmont (23-5, 13-2 Ohio Valley Conference). Grayson Murphy added 11 assists and six rebounds. JaCobi Wood had seven rebounds.
Kashawn Charles had 15 points for the Panthers (5-22, 3-11). Sammy Friday IV added 13 points.
The Bruins improve to 2-0 against the Panthers this season. Belmont defeated Eastern Illinois 90-56 on Jan. 24.
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2021-22 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray State | 18-0 | +4 | 31-3 |
| Belmont | 15-3 | +1 | 25-8 |
| Morehead State | 13-5 | 5 | 23-11 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 8-9 | 9.5 | 14-18 |
| Tennessee State | 8-10 | 10 | 14-18 |
| Austin Peay | 8-10 | 6 | 12-17 |
| Tennessee Tech | 7-10 | 10.5 | 11-21 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 5-13 | 13 | 11-21 |
| UT Martin | 4-14 | 14 | 8-22 |
| Eastern Illinois | 3-15 | 15 | 5-26 |
2021-22 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Iowa | 14-4 | - | 20-12 |
| Loyola Chicago | 13-5 | 2 | 25-8 |
| Drake | 13-5 | 1 | 25-11 |
| Missouri State | 13-5 | 1 | 23-11 |
| Bradley | 11-7 | 3 | 17-14 |
| Southern Illinois | 9-9 | 5 | 16-15 |
| Valparaiso | 6-12 | 8 | 14-18 |
| Illinois State | 5-13 | 9 | 13-20 |
| Indiana State | 4-14 | 10 | 11-20 |
| Evansville | 2-16 | 12 | 6-24 |