LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Interstat) — Bellarmine used a dominant second-half performance to overcome a nine-point halftime deficit and defeat Chattanooga 79-64 in a nonconference men’s basketball game Wednesday night at Knights Hall.

The Knights, who trailed 36-27 at halftime, outscored the Mocs 52-28 after intermission. Chattanooga’s offense struggled throughout, shooting just 32.8% from the floor. Brennan Watkins and Jordan Frison each scored 20 points for the Mocs. Jack Karasinski led Bellarmine with 20 points, while Brian Waddell added 15.

The victory improved Bellarmine’s record to 5-6. Chattanooga fell to 5-7. An announced crowd of 1,192 attended the game.