Samford Bulldogs @ Belmont Bruins
Kunkel scores 28 to carry Belmont past Samford 95-63
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Adam Kunkel had a career-high 28 points as Belmont romped past Samford 95-63 on Monday night.
Nick Muszynski had 15 points and four blocks for Belmont (1-1). Tyler Scanlon added 14 points. Grayson Murphy had nine assists, eight rebounds and five steals for the hosts.
Robert Allen had 17 points and nine rebounds for the Bulldogs (1-2). Jalen Dupree added 15 points. J.P. Robinson had eight rebounds.
Belmont led 49-30 at the break and won the second half 46-33.
Belmont faces Boston College on the road on Saturday. Samford plays Virginia-Wise at home on Wednesday.
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Game Information
Nashville, TN
Referee:Bert Smith
Referee:Tyler Kumpf
Referee:Kevin Mathis
2025-26 Standings
| Southern Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee State | 13-5 | - | 23-11 |
| Mercer | 11-7 | 2 | 19-13 |
| Wofford | 11-7 | 2 | 19-13 |
| Samford | 11-7 | 2 | 18-14 |
| Furman | 10-8 | 3 | 22-13 |
| Western Carolina | 10-8 | 3 | 15-16 |
| UNC Greensboro | 9-9 | 4 | 15-19 |
| Chattanooga | 7-11 | 6 | 13-19 |
| The Citadel | 7-11 | 6 | 11-22 |
| VMI | 1-17 | 12 | 6-26 |
| Missouri Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 16-4 | - | 26-6 |
| Bradley | 13-7 | 3 | 21-13 |
| Illinois State | 12-8 | 4 | 23-13 |
| Murray State | 12-8 | 4 | 20-13 |
| UIC | 12-8 | 4 | 19-16 |
| Northern Iowa | 11-9 | 5 | 23-13 |
| Valparaiso | 11-9 | 5 | 18-15 |
| Southern Illinois | 10-10 | 6 | 16-16 |
| Drake | 6-14 | 10 | 14-20 |
| Indiana State | 4-16 | 12 | 11-21 |
| Evansville | 3-17 | 13 | 7-25 |
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