Carson Newman Eagles @ Belmont Bruins
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
Carson Newman CN | 22 | 34 | 56 |
BEL | 46 | 59 | 105 |
Sheppard, Kunkel carry Belmont past Carson-Newman 105-56
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Ben Sheppard scored a career-high18 points as Belmont easily beat Division II Carson-Newman 105-56 on Wednesday night for its fourth-straight home-court victory.
Adam Kunkel added 17 points for the Bruins, while Nick Muszynski chipped in 15 and Tate Pierson added another 12. points for Belmont (7-3), which earned its fourth consecutive home victory.
The 105 points were a season best for Belmont, which also registered a season-high 32 assists. Meanwhile, the Eagles' 29.0 field goal percentage represented the worst mark by a Belmont opponent this season. Additionally, the Bruins forced a season-high 22 turnovers.
Zailan Peeler had 13 points for the Eagles. Jaylan McGill added six rebounds.
Belmont plays Kennesaw State at home next Wednesday.
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Game Information
Nashville, TN
Referee:Stephen Divine
Referee:Chris McCurry
Referee:Chase Shaw
2025-26 Standings
| 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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