Morehead State Eagles at Belmont Bruins
· NCAA Men's BasketballMurphy's shot lifts Belmont over Morehead St. 48-47
Will Richard registered 16 points and eight rebounds as Belmont won its seventh consecutive game.
Nick Muszynski had 14 points for Belmont (21-5, 11-2 Ohio Valley Conference).
Ben Sheppard, who led the Bruins in scoring entering the contest with 17 points per game, was held to only 2 points.
Belmont totaled 22 first-half points, a season low for the team.
Johni Broome had 15 points, 13 rebounds and six blocks for the Eagles (19-7, 11-2). Tray Hollowell added 12 points. Ta'lon Cooper had eight rebounds.
The Bruins evened the season series against the Eagles. Morehead State defeated Belmont 83-74 on Jan. 20.
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| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 47 - 48 |
| 2nd 0:00 | End of 2nd half | 47 - 48 |
| 2nd 0:01 | Morehead State Deadball Team Rebound. | 47 - 48 |
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| 2nd 0:05 | Morehead State Timeout | 47 - 48 |
Statistics
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| 16-49 | FG | 18-59 |
| 33 | Field Goal % | 31 |
| 8-20 | 3PT | 4-24 |
| 40 | Three Point % | 17 |
| 7-8 | FT | 8-10 |
| 88 | Free Throw % | 80 |
| 41 | Rebounds | 34 |
| 6 | Offensive Rebounds | 7 |
| 35 | Defensive Rebounds | 27 |
| 11 | Assists | 9 |
| 4 | Steals | 7 |
| 8 | Blocks | 3 |
| 16 | Turnovers | 6 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 16 | Total Turnovers | 6 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 7 | Points Off Turnovers | 10 |
| 5 | Fast Break Points | 4 |
| 16 | Points in Paint | 24 |
| 12 | Fouls | 13 |
| 10 | Largest Lead | 1 |
Game Information
Venue: Curb Event Center Arena
Location: Nashville, TN
Attendance: 1,468 | Capacity:
Location: Nashville, TN
Attendance: 1,468 | Capacity:
2025-26 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| UT Martin | 7-1 | - | 15-4 |
| Tennessee State | 6-2 | 1 | 12-6 |
| Little Rock | 6-2 | 1 | 9-10 |
| Lindenwood | 5-3 | 2 | 11-8 |
| Morehead State | 5-3 | 2 | 9-10 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 4-4 | 3 | 11-8 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 4-4 | 3 | 9-10 |
| Eastern Illinois | 4-4 | 3 | 8-11 |
| Tennessee Tech | 2-6 | 5 | 7-12 |
| Southern Indiana | 1-7 | 6 | 4-14 |
| Western Illinois | 0-8 | 7 | 4-15 |
2025-26 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray State | 8-0 | - | 16-3 |
| Belmont | 7-2 | 1.5 | 17-3 |
| Bradley | 6-3 | 2.5 | 13-7 |
| Illinois State | 5-3 | 3 | 13-6 |
| Northern Iowa | 4-4 | 4 | 12-7 |
| UIC | 4-4 | 4 | 9-10 |
| Drake | 3-5 | 5 | 9-10 |
| Valparaiso | 3-5 | 5 | 9-10 |
| Indiana State | 2-6 | 6 | 9-10 |
| Southern Illinois | 2-6 | 6 | 8-11 |
| Evansville | 1-7 | 7 | 5-14 |


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