LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Interstat) — Jack Karasinski scored 23 points to lead Bellarmine to an 81-65 men’s basketball victory over Florida Gulf Coast on Saturday at Knights Hall.

The Knights pulled away in the second half, outscoring the Eagles 49-34 after leading 32-31 at halftime. Bellarmine shot 52.9% from the field and made 12 3-pointers. Karasinski, who added five rebounds, was among four Bellarmine players in double figures. Sam Donald scored 17 points and Tyler Doyle added 19.

J.R. Konieczny led Florida Gulf Coast with 20 points, nine rebounds and seven assists. The Eagles shot 40% overall and just 24.1% from 3-point range. Attendance was 1,528. Bellarmine improved to 11-13, while Florida Gulf Coast fell to 10-15.