Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Belmont Bruins
· NCAA Men's Basketball
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69 - 90
69 - 90
Belmont beats Western Kentucky 90-69
Brads was 12 of 17 from the field for the Bruins (1-1) and had four assists. Nick Smith added 18 points and Austin Luke had 16 points with nine assists and four rebounds. The team averaged 58 percent from the field and 50 percent from the free throw line.
Belmont trailed 21-10 midway through the first period when Kevin McClain sank a 3-pointer that sparked a 26-13 surge that put the Bruins on top 36-34 with 3:15 to go in the half. They led 42-39 at the break and never trailed in the second half.
Justin Johnson scored 17 points and was 7 of 11 from the field for the Hilltoppers (2-1). Que Johnson added 14 points.
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| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 69 - 90 |
| 2nd 0:26 | Dylan Windler Defensive Rebound. | 69 - 90 |
| 2nd 0:26 | Damari Parris missed Jumper. | 69 - 90 |
| 2nd 0:49 | Austin Luke made Layup. | 69 - 90 |
| 2nd 1:09 | Belmont Timeout | 69 - 88 |
Statistics
 WKU |
 BEL |
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|---|---|---|
| 28-62 | FG | 36-62 |
| 45 | Field Goal % | 58 |
| 6-16 | 3PT | 16-34 |
| 38 | Three Point % | 47 |
| 7-10 | FT | 2-4 |
| 70 | Free Throw % | 50 |
| 31 | Rebounds | 31 |
| 8 | Offensive Rebounds | 3 |
| 23 | Defensive Rebounds | 28 |
| 9 | Assists | 24 |
| 5 | Steals | 7 |
| 5 | Blocks | 2 |
| 14 | Turnovers | 12 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 14 | Total Turnovers | 12 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 8 | Points Off Turnovers | 17 |
| 6 | Fast Break Points | 8 |
| 28 | Points in Paint | 40 |
| 10 | Fouls | 12 |
| 4 | Largest Lead | 21 |
Game Information
Venue: Curb Event Center Arena
Location: Nashville, TN
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Location: Nashville, TN
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2025-26 Conference USA Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 17-3 | - | 26-8 |
| Sam Houston | 13-7 | 4 | 22-12 |
| Louisiana Tech | 11-9 | 6 | 20-14 |
| Western Kentucky | 11-9 | 6 | 18-14 |
| Middle Tennessee | 11-9 | 6 | 17-15 |
| Kennesaw State | 10-10 | 7 | 21-14 |
| Jacksonville State | 10-10 | 7 | 15-17 |
| New Mexico State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-16 |
| Missouri State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-18 |
| Florida International | 8-12 | 9 | 15-17 |
| UTEP | 7-13 | 8 | 11-20 |
| Delaware | 6-14 | 11 | 10-21 |
2025-26 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 16-4 | - | 26-6 |
| Bradley | 13-7 | 3 | 21-13 |
| Illinois State | 12-8 | 4 | 23-13 |
| Murray State | 12-8 | 4 | 20-13 |
| UIC | 12-8 | 4 | 19-16 |
| Northern Iowa | 11-9 | 5 | 23-13 |
| Valparaiso | 11-9 | 5 | 18-15 |
| Southern Illinois | 10-10 | 6 | 16-16 |
| Drake | 6-14 | 10 | 14-20 |
| Indiana State | 4-16 | 12 | 11-21 |
| Evansville | 3-17 | 13 | 7-25 |