ncaab Game Recap
Belmont Bruins vs Southeast Missouri State Redhawks Wrap - Belmont Wins 81-72
Belmont got 21 points from Nick Muszynski as they ran past Southeast Missouri State 81-72 on Saturday at Show Me Center.
Belmont won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -13.5-point spread.
Belmont got 14 points from Luke Smith and another 12 points from Ben Sheppard. Luke Smith contributed 7 assists, while Grayson Murphy cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Southeast Missouri State got 20 points from Manny Patterson in a losing cause and another 16 points from Phillip Russell. Dylan Branson contributed 5 assists for them, while Nana Akenten had 7 rebounds.
Belmont led at halftime, 37-36.
Belmont had a 32-27 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Belmont heads into a battle against Eastern Illinois. Southeast Missouri State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Tennessee Tech.