Evansville Purple Aces @ Belmont Bruins
Murphy carries Belmont past Evansville 81-43
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- — Grayson Murphy registered 16 points, six rebounds and five steals as Belmont rolled past Evansville 81-43 on Saturday.
Ben Sheppard had 11 points for Belmont (1-1). Will Richard added 11 points and six rebounds. Nick Muszynski had 10 points and three assists.
Shamar Givance had 17 points for the Purple Aces (1-2). Jawaun Newton added 10 points and six rebounds.
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Game Information
Nashville, TN
Referee:John St. Clair
Referee:Mick Fieldbinder
Referee:Shane Staggs
2025-26 Standings
| Missouri Valley ConferenceMissouri 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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