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Murray State Falls 69-64 Against Belmont - Game Recap
Belmont earned a 69-64 victory over Murray State on Wednesday, getting 24 points from Ja'Kobi Gillespie at Curb Event Center.
Bettors who backed Belmont were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -2.5 at sportsbooks.
Belmont got 15 points from Malik Dia and another 13 points from Cade Tyson. Ja'Kobi Gillespie contributed 5 assists, while Cade Tyson cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Murray State got 21 points from Quincy Anderson in a losing cause and another 11 points from Nick Ellington. JaCobi Wood contributed 7 assists for them, while Quincy Anderson had 9 rebounds.
Belmont was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Belmont as they grabbed 34 boards, while Murray State only had 33
Belmont looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Valparaiso. Murray State will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Evansville.