Morehead State Eagles at Belmont Bruins
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Murphy triple-double lifts Belmont over Morehead St. 73-58
Murphy's feat is the first triple-double in Belmont's history since becoming a member of the NCAA. His is also the first triple-double by an Ohio Valley Conference player since Ja Morant posted 17 points, 11 rebounds and 16 assists for Murray State against Marquette in the 2019 NCAA Tournament.
The win over second-place Morehead State gives two-time defending OVC champ Belmont a three-game lead with four games remaining in the regular season.
JaCobi Wood had 19 points off the bench for Belmont (22-1, 16-0). Nick Muszynski added 13 points and four blocks. Luke Smith had 10 points. The Bruins set the OVC record for consecutive regular-season wins in conference with 26, last falling Jan. 25, 2020 to Austin Peay.
The Bruins haven't lost a game this season since falling 96-83 to Samford on Dec. 5.
Ta’lon Cooper had 16 points for the Eagles (16-7, 13-3), whose 12-game winning streak came to an end. Johni Broome added 11 points and 13 rebounds. Skyelar Potter had 11 points as did DeVon Cooper.
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| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 58 - 73 |
| 2nd 0:00 | End of 2nd half | 58 - 73 |
| 2nd 0:09 | Ta'lon Cooper made Layup. | 58 - 73 |
| 2nd 0:16 | Grayson Murphy made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by JaCobi Wood. | 56 - 73 |
| 2nd 0:48 | Ta'lon Cooper Turnover. | 56 - 70 |
Statistics
 MORE |
 BEL |
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|---|---|---|
| 21-63 | FG | 29-61 |
| 33 | Field Goal % | 48 |
| 8-22 | 3PT | 7-22 |
| 36 | Three Point % | 32 |
| 8-13 | FT | 8-12 |
| 62 | Free Throw % | 67 |
| 38 | Rebounds | 41 |
| 12 | Offensive Rebounds | 8 |
| 26 | Defensive Rebounds | 33 |
| 16 | Assists | 15 |
| 4 | Steals | 7 |
| 4 | Blocks | 7 |
| 10 | Turnovers | 9 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 1 |
| 10 | Total Turnovers | 9 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 4 | Points Off Turnovers | 17 |
| 4 | Fast Break Points | 22 |
| 26 | Points in Paint | 44 |
| 14 | Fouls | 17 |
| 0 | Largest Lead | 19 |
Game Information
Location: Nashville, TN
Attendance: 233 | Capacity:
2025-26 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee State | 15-5 | - | 23-10 |
| Morehead State | 15-5 | - | 20-13 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 14-6 | 1 | 20-13 |
| UT Martin | 13-7 | 2 | 22-11 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 12-8 | 3 | 19-13 |
| Lindenwood | 11-9 | 4 | 18-15 |
| Little Rock | 9-11 | 6 | 12-20 |
| Tennessee Tech | 8-12 | 7 | 13-18 |
| Eastern Illinois | 8-12 | 7 | 13-20 |
| Southern Indiana | 4-16 | 11 | 7-23 |
| Western Illinois | 1-19 | 14 | 5-26 |
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 | 23-12 |
| 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 |