NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Interstat) — Belmont stormed back from a 13-point halftime deficit to defeat Illinois-Chicago 87-84 in a Missouri Valley Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Curb Events Center.

The Bruins, trailing 43-30 at halftime, outscored the Flames 57-41 after intermission to secure the win before a crowd of 1,428. Josiah Hammons led all scorers with 31 points for Illinois-Chicago. Andy Johnson added 17 points for the Flames.

Nic McClain paced Belmont with 17 points and seven assists, while Tyler Lundblade and Sam Orme added 17 and 16 points, respectively. The victory improved Belmont to 10-1 overall, while Illinois-Chicago fell to 4-6.