CHICAGO (Interstat) — Tyler Lundblade scored 24 points to guide Belmont to a 68-62 victory over Illinois-Chicago in Missouri Valley Conference men’s basketball Friday night at UIC Pavilion. The Bruins built a 12-point halftime lead and held off a second-half surge by the Flames before 3,511 fans. Belmont improved to 22-3 overall, while Illinois-Chicago fell to 13-12. Sam Orme added 15 points for the Bruins. The Flames were led by Ahmad Henderson with 14 points and Mekhi Lowery with 13. Illinois-Chicago outscored Belmont 36-30 after halftime but could not overcome its slow start.