TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (Interstat) — The Belmont women’s basketball team overcame a slow start to defeat Indiana State 85-77 on Thursday night at Hulman Center.

The Bruins trailed by four after a first quarter in which the Sycamores scored 27 points. Belmont tightened its defense, holding Indiana State to just 25 combined points in the second and third quarters to seize control. A consistent offensive effort across all four quarters secured the road victory for Belmont, which improved to 11-7. Indiana State fell to 5-11. An announced crowd of 973 watched the game.