Belmont Bruins @ Southeast Missouri State Redhawks
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
BEL | 37 | 44 | 81 |
SEMO | 35 | 37 | 72 |
Muszynski scores 21 to carry Belmont over SE Missouri 81-72
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- — Nick Muszynski had 21 points as Belmont extended its winning streak to eight games, defeating Southeast Missouri 81-72 on Saturday.
Muszynski made 9 of 10 free throws.
Luke Smith had 14 points and seven assists for Belmont (22-5, 12-2 Ohio Valley Conference). Ben Sheppard added 12 points. Will Richard had 11 points and seven rebounds.
Manny Patterson scored a season-high 20 points for the Redhawks (11-15, 6-7). Phillip Russell added 16 points. Nygal Russell had 14 points.
The Bruins improve to 2-0 against the Redhawks on the season. Belmont defeated Southeast Missouri 102-62 on Jan. 6.
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Game Information
Cape Girardeau, MO
Referee:Andrew Walton
Referee:John St. Clair
Referee:Kelly Davis
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 |
| Ohio Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee State | 15-5 | - | 23-10 |
| Morehead State | 15-5 | - | 20-13 |
| 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 |
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