ncaab Game Recap
Belmont Bruins vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Wrap - Belmont Wins 75-65
Belmont grabbed a 75-65 win over Middle Tennessee on Saturday, behind a 23-point effort from Ja'Kobi Gillespie at Murphy Athletic Center.
Bettors who backed Belmont were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +2.0 at sportsbooks.
Malik Dia had 22 points for Belmont and Isaiah Walker chipped in with 11 points. Ja'Kobi Gillespie had 3 assists for them, while Isaiah Walker was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.
Middle Tennessee got 27 points from Elias King in a losing cause and another 12 points from Chris Loofe. Jacob Johnson contributed 4 assists for them, while Jared Coleman-Jones had 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Belmont were victorious, as the score was 38-31 at the break.
Belmont won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 28-27.
Belmont looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Samford. Middle Tennessee will aim to get back on the winning track at St. Mary's.