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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee State | 15-5 | - | 22-9 |
| Morehead State | 15-5 | - | 20-12 |
| 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 | 21-12 |
| Illinois State | 12-8 | 4 | 20-12 |
| Murray State | 12-8 | 4 | 20-12 |
| UIC | 12-8 | 4 | 19-14 |
| Northern Iowa | 11-9 | 5 | 22-12 |
| 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 |


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