Illinois State 69, at Belmont 80

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Interstat) — A blistering offensive display by Belmont proved too much for Illinois State to overcome as the Bruins secured an 80-69 victory in a Missouri Valley Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Curb Events Center. The game was decided by Belmont’s remarkable efficiency. The Bruins shot 58% from the field and 56% from three-point range, posting an offensive rating of 112.7 points per 100 possessions. Illinois State, despite winning the turnover battle and dominating the offensive glass with 13 rebounds, could not match that firepower, shooting just 38% overall. The most important part of the game was… Read more...