Drake Bulldogs vs Belmont Bruins
Muszynski scores 31 to lift Belmont over Drake 74-69
KISSIMMEE, Fla. -- — Nick Muszynski had a career-high 31 points as Belmont narrowly beat Drake 74-69 on Thursday night at the ESPN Events Invitational.
Ben Sheppard had 17 points for Belmont (4-2). Will Richard added 11 points and 14 rebounds. Grayson Murphy had eight rebounds and six assists.
Tremell Murphy had 18 points and nine rebounds for the Bulldogs (3-1). Tucker DeVries added 12 points. Roman Penn had 12 points. Garrett Sturtz had six points and 11 rebounds.
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Game Information
Orlando, FL
Referee:James Breeding
Referee:Amy Bonner
Referee:Tyler Kumpf
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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