NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Interstat) — The Belmont Bruins used a dominant fourth-quarter surge to pull away from the Brown Bears for an 83-61 victory in a non-conference women’s basketball game Friday night at Curb Events Center.

In a contest where both teams had an identical 75 possessions, Belmont’s offensive efficiency proved decisive. The Bruins capitalized on Brown’s mistakes, scoring 24 points off 19 Bears turnovers while also dishing out 14 assists and recording 14 steals. Belmont’s ball movement and defensive pressure were key differentiators, as Brown managed only five assists and five steals.

A strong first quarter from Brown kept the game close early. The Bears shot effectively to open the period, taking a 19-16 lead after a layup from Alyssa Moreland with just over four minutes remaining. However, Belmont closed the quarter on a 7-0 run, capped by a Quinn Eubank 3-pointer in the final seconds, to take a 23-19 lead into the second.

The Bruins struggled offensively in the second quarter, scoring only 12 points, which allowed Brown to stay within striking distance. The Bears outscored Belmont 18-12 in the period, and a hook shot from Moreland with 95 seconds left in the half cut the Bruins’ lead to 35-33 at the intermission.

Belmont re-established control in the third quarter, outscoring Brown 21-15. The Bruins began to create separation, leading 56-48 heading into the final period. The game was ultimately decided in the fourth, where Belmont’s offense exploded for 27 points while its defense held Brown to just nine. A 12-2 run midway through the quarter, featuring 3-pointers from Tuti Jones and Kensley Feltner, blew the game open and secured the home victory.

Alyssa Moreland led all scorers for Brown, finishing with 22 points and 11 rebounds. Olivia Young added 13 points and seven rebounds for the Bears, who shot just 35.5 percent from the field.

Belmont’s attack was more balanced, with four players scoring in double figures. Hilary Fuller paced the Bruins with 17 points and eight rebounds. Tuti Jones filled the stat sheet with 14 points, six rebounds, four assists and four steals. Quinn Eubank recorded a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds, while Jailyn Banks chipped in 13 points.

With the loss, Brown begins its season 0-1. Belmont evens its record at 1-1 after opening the season with a road loss to Oklahoma. The announced attendance was 1,020.