Sheppard lifts Belmont over Eastern Illinois 90-56
CHARLESTON, Ill. -- — Ben Sheppard had 15 points to lead five Belmont players in double figures as the Bruins romped past Eastern Illinois 90-56 on Monday night.
JaCobi Wood and Will Richard added 13 points apiece, EJ Bellinger chipped in 12 points, and Luke Smith had 11 for Belmont (15-5, 5-2 Ohio Valley). Wood also had eight assists, while Richard posted six assists.
Paul Bizimana had 20 points for the Panthers (2-17, 0-6), who have now lost 10 consecutive games. Kashawn Charles added 17 points.
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2021-22 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Murray State | 18-0 | - | 31-3 |
Belmont | 15-3 | 3 | 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 | 10 | 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 |