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Belmont vs Chattanooga Final: 76-68 - Recap
Belmont got 23 points from Ben Sheppard en route to a 76-68 victory over Chattanooga on Wednesday at Curb Event Center.
Belmont won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -6.0-point spread as favorites.
Belmont got 16 points from Luke Smith and another 14 points from Nick Muszynski. Grayson Murphy contributed 6 assists, while Grayson Murphy cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Chattanooga got a 27-point performance from Malachi Smith, who was supported by 15 points from Silvio De Sousa. David Jean-Baptiste had 3 assists in a losing cause for Chattanooga, while Silvio De Sousa grabbed 9 rebounds.
Belmont led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Belmont won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 26-23.
Belmont heads into a battle against Bethel (IN). Chattanooga, meanwhile, will have their next action against Murray State.