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FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2017, file photo, Belmont head coach Rick Byrd calls out to his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against TCU in Fort Worth, Texas. Byrd, who retired in 2019 after leading Belmont to eight NCAA Tournament appearances, will receive the John R. Wooden Legends of Coaching award. His selection was announced by Craig Impelman, Wooden’s grandson-in-law, at the Los Angeles Athletic Club on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021. Byrd will receive the award in April. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File)
Rick Byrd to receive Legends of Coaching Award

Oct. 05, 2021 05:44 PM EDT

FILE - Belmont players celebrate after defeating UT-Martin in an NCAA women's college basketball game in the championship of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament at the Ford Center in Evansville, Ind., in this Saturday, March 6, 2021, file photo. Belmont is joining the Missouri Valley Conference on July 1 and leaving the Ohio Valley Conference after nine years. (Sam Owens/Evansville Courier & Press via AP)
Belmont leaving OVC for MVC; Texas A&M-Commerce to Southland

Sep. 28, 2021 12:09 PM EDT

Utah State head coach Craig Smith reacts to a basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Colorado State in the semifinal round of the Mountain West Conference men's tournament Friday, March 12, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Colorado State seeded No. 1 in 16-team NIT

By John Kekis Mar. 14, 2021 11:13 PM EDT

Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski watches the action during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Louisville in the second round of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
NCAA field missing mainstays Duke, Kentucky and Louisville

By Joe Reedy Mar. 14, 2021 10:01 PM EDT

San Jose State forward Ralph Agee (35) passes as Wyoming forward Graham Ike (33) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Mountain West Conference men's tournament, Wednesday, March 10, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Mountain West - Semifinal 2 (win) at Mountain West - Semifinal 1 (win) 3/10/2021

Mar. 10, 2021 03:04 PM EST

Broome, Morehead St. beat Belmont 86-71 in OVC title game

Mar. 06, 2021 10:25 PM EST
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Johni Broome scored a career-high 27 points on 12-of-19 shooting and grabbed 12 rebounds and Morehead State cruised to a 86-71 win over...

Loyola of Chicago's Keith Clemons (5) passes as Indiana State's Randy Miller Jr., left, and Julian Larry defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Missouri Valley Conference men's tournament Saturday, March 6, 2021, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Ohio Valley - Semifinal 2 (win) at Ohio Valley - Semifinal 1 (win) 3/6/2021

Mar. 06, 2021 01:48 PM EST

Belmont edges Jacksonville St. 72-69 in OVC tourney

Mar. 05, 2021 11:15 PM EST
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Luke Smith matched his career high with 24 points as top-seeded Belmont narrowly defeated No. 4 seed Jacksonville State 72-69 in the...

FILE - In this Feb. 1, 2021, file photo, Drake forward Tremell Murphy, left, drives past Illinois State forward Abdou Ndiaye (4) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Des Moines, Iowa. The economic downturn across college sports caused by the pandemic led Drake to slash its athletic budget, including a quarter of what it spends on men's basketball. Earning a bid to the NCAA Tournament won't pull Drake out of its financial hole, but every little bit helps. Getting an extra team into the field for the Missouri Valley Conference could mean another $1.8 million--give or take--for the league to distribute to its 10 members over the next six years. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
NCAA bubble trouble: Pandemic pushes mid-majors to margins

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 04, 2021 07:37 PM EST

Wood, Belmont beat SIU-Edwardsville 78-61 in OVC tourney

Mar. 03, 2021 10:35 PM EST
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — JaCobi Wood came off the bench to score 19 points to carry No. 1 seed Belmont to a 78-61 win over Southern Illinois-Edwardsville in the...

Late rally lifts Belmont past Jacksonville St. 63-59

Feb. 18, 2021 10:59 PM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Caleb Hollander had 18 points and eight rebounds as Belmont extended its winning streak to 20 games, narrowly beating Jacksonville...

Sheppard scores 25 to lead Belmont past E. Kentucky 92-74

Feb. 11, 2021 11:15 PM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Ben Sheppard had a career-high 25 points plus 10 rebounds as Belmont extended its win streak to 18 games, beating Eastern Kentucky 92...

Gonzaga's Drew Timme, second from left, and Corey Kispert shake hands in the closing moments of Gonzaga's 76-58 win over Pacific in an NCAA college basketball game in Stockton, Calif., Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
Kansas' record Top 25 run over; Michigan jumps to No. 3

By Dave Skretta Feb. 08, 2021 12:05 PM EST

Sheppard, Listau lift Belmont past E. Illinois 89-61

Feb. 04, 2021 10:47 PM EST
CHARLESTON, Ill. (AP) — Ben Sheppard had 14 points to lead five Belmont players in double figures as the Bruins won their 16th consecutive game, easily...

Hollander scores 24 to lift Belmont over Austin Peay 81-76

Jan. 28, 2021 11:35 PM EST
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Caleb Hollander scored a career-high 24 points, canning six 3-pointers, and Belmont won its 14th consecutive game, defeating Austin...

Belmont pours in record 114 points to beat SIU-Edwardsville

Jan. 23, 2021 08:01 PM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Ben Sheppard and Luke Smith scored 18 points apiece and Belmont scored a program record for points defeating SIU-Edwardsville 114-62 on...

Wood scores 17 to lead Belmont past E. Illinois 79-66

Jan. 21, 2021 10:27 PM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — JaCobi Wood had 17 points off the bench to carry Belmont to a 79-66 win over Eastern Illinois on Thursday night, the Bruins’ 12th...

Sheppard leads Belmont to 11th straight victory 98-91

Jan. 16, 2021 07:47 PM EST
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Ben Sheppard made five 3-pointers and scored a career-high 22 points as Belmont extended its winning streak to 11 games, defeating...

Murphy scores 14 to carry Belmont past Tennessee Tech 88-67

Jan. 14, 2021 09:31 PM EST
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Grayson Murphy had 14 points and seven steals and Belmont extended its win streak to 10 games, romping past Tennessee Tech 88-67 on...

Belmont wins ninth consecutive game

Jan. 09, 2021 08:45 PM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — JaCobi Wood matched his career high with 21 points as Belmont extended its win streak to nine games, routing UT Martin 89-69 on...