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Illinois State Redbirds vs Belmont Bruins Recap - Belmont Wins 90-75

Belmont earned a 90-75 victory over Illinois State on Saturday, getting 18 points from Cade Tyson at Curb Event Center.

Belmont won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -10.0-point spread as favorites.

Ben Sheppard had 17 points for Belmont and Even Brauns chipped in with 16 points. Keishawn Davidson had 5 assists for them, while Even Brauns was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.

Illinois State got 15 points from Darius Burford in a losing cause and another 13 points from Jayden Johnson. Darius Burford contributed 5 assists for them, while Kendall Lewis had 5 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Belmont were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.

Belmont won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 35-19.

Belmont heads into a battle against Missouri State. Illinois State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Bradley.