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Belmont Downs Tennessee State 87-79 - Match Report

Belmont got 17 points from Drew Scharnowski en route to a 87-79 victory over Tennessee State on Saturday at Curb Event Center.

Bettors who backed Belmont were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -13.0.

Belmont got 14 points from Sam Orme and another 14 points from Tyler Lundblade. Nic McClain contributed 8 assists, while Sam Orme cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.

Tennessee State got 21 points from Dante Harris in a losing cause and another 15 points from Travis Harper II. Antoine Lorick III contributed 2 assists for them, while Jalen Pitre had 11 rebounds.

Belmont led at halftime, $HalfScore.

Tennessee State had a 38-37 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Next game, Belmont takes its act on the road to face Oral Roberts looking for another win. For Tennessee State, they head home to face Oakwood.