Murray State Racers @ Belmont Bruins
Gillespie leads Belmont over Murray State 69-64
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- — Ja'Kobi Gillespie scored 24 points and sealed the victory with a layup with 52 seconds left as Belmont knocked off Murray State 69-64 on Wednesday.
Gillespie also contributed eight rebounds and five assists for the Bruins (13-11, 6-7 Missouri Valley Conference). Malik Dia scored 15 points while finishing 6 of 12 from the floor, and added five rebounds. Cade Tyson shot 5 for 10, including 3 for 6 from beyond the arc to finish with 13 points, while adding nine rebounds.
The Racers (9-15, 6-7) were led by Quincy Anderson, who posted 21 points and nine rebounds. Nick Ellington added 11 points for Murray State.
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Game Information
Nashville, TN
Referee:Steve Devine
Referee:Tyler Kumpf
Referee:Ray Natili
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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