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Belmont Bruins vs Evansville Aces Recap - Belmont Wins 73-64
Evansville was victimized for 23 points and 10 rebounds by Ben Sheppard as Belmont defeated them 73-64 in NCAA action on Wednesday.
Belmont won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -13.0-point spread.
Ja'Kobi Gillespie had 18 points for Belmont and Isaiah Walker chipped in with 8 points. Ja'Kobi Gillespie had 6 assists for them, while Ben Sheppard was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
Evansville got 15 points from Marvin Coleman II in a losing cause and another 15 points from Yacine Toumi. Gage Bobe contributed 4 assists for them, while Antoine Smith Jr. had 9 rebounds.
Belmont was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Belmont won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 35-31.
Belmont looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Drake. Evansville will aim to get back on the winning track at Valparaiso.