Western Kentucky Hilltoppers @ Belmont Bruins
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
WKU | 43 | 42 | 85 |
BEL | 52 | 38 | 90 |
Belmont beats Western Kentucky 90-85
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Evan Bradds had 16 points and nine rebounds, and Belmont beat Western Kentucky 90-85 on Wednesday night.
Amanze Egekeze scored 15 points, Craig Bradshaw 13, and Austin Luke had nine points and a career-high 11 assists for Belmont (2-1). The Bruins had 21 assists on 29 field goals.
The Hilltoppers led 35-27 after Anton Waters' jumper, but Nick Smith sank a 3-pointer and two free throws and Belmont outscored Western Kentucky 27-8 to close the first half for a 52-43 lead.
Egekeze scored 7 points amid a 10-0 run for a 63-50 Belmont lead. But the Hilltoppers rallied, tying it at 74 and 76 before Belmont pulled away on an 11-4 run sparked by Bradshaw's layup.
Chris Harrison-Docks scored 19 with four 3-pointers for Western Kentucky (1-1). Fredrick Edmond had 10 points and 10 rebounds, and Aaron Cosby scored 15.
Game Information
Nashville, TN
Referee:Tim Gattis
Referee:Bret Smith
Referee:Kevin Mathis
2025-26 Standings
| Conference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 10 | 11-20 |
| Delaware | 6-14 | 11 | 10-21 |
| Missouri Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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