Belmont 85, at Indiana State 77

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (Interstat) — The Belmont Bruins weathered an early offensive barrage from Indiana State and used a dominant defensive performance across the middle quarters to secure an 85-77 road victory in a women’s NCAA Division I basketball game Thursday night at Hulman Center. Despite a raucous start from the Sycamores, who erupted for 27 first-quarter points behind the interior presence of Amerie Flowers, the Bruins methodically took control. Belmont’s defense, spearheaded by relentless ball pressure, stifled Indiana State after the opening period. The Sycamores managed just 25 points combined in the second and third quarters, committing a series… Read more...