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Belmont Downs Murray State 72-71 - Match Report
Belmont got 15 points from Grayson Murphy as they ran past Murray State 72-71 on Saturday at CFSB Center.
Belmont did not, however, defeat Murray State against the spread, which closed at -2.5 at most sportsbooks.
JaCobi Wood had 13 points for Belmont and Nick Muszynski chipped in with 12 points. JaCobi Wood had 5 assists for them, while Grayson Murphy was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.
Murray State got 18 points from KJ Williams in a losing cause and another 13 points from Tevin Brown. Tevin Brown contributed 6 assists for them, while KJ Williams had 16 rebounds.
Belmont trailed at halftime, $HalfScore.
Murray State had a 39-29 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Belmont heads into a battle against Eastern Illinois. Murray State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Southeast Missouri State.