Belmont’s Tripp Powers Bruins Past Northern Iowa

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Interstat) — Sanaa Tripp scored 25 points to lead Belmont to an 81-62 women’s basketball victory over Northern Iowa on Sunday at Curb Events Center.

The Bruins (10-7) shot 50% from the floor and made 12 three-pointers. Tripp added five assists and four rebounds. Quinn Eubank posted a double-double with 13 points and 14 rebounds for Belmont.

Northern Iowa (8-8) struggled offensively, shooting 33.9% and managing only two assists as a team. Jenna Twedt led the Panthers with 15 points, while Ryley Goebel added 14 points and seven rebounds.

Belmont’s defense forced 12 turnovers and recorded nine steals. The Bruins have won five consecutive games.