Belmont Bruins @ Missouri State Bears
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
BEL | 37 | 43 | 80 |
MOST | 36 | 51 | 87 |
Moore scores 23 as Missouri State defeats Belmont 87-80
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- — Chance Moore scored 23 points off of the bench to help lead Missouri State past Belmont 87-80 on Saturday.
Moore added 13 rebounds for the Bears (14-9, 6-6 Missouri Valley Conference). Alston Mason was 7 of 14 shooting, including 1 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 7 for 9 from the line to add 22 points. Donovan Clay was 5 of 13 shooting, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 4 from the line to finish with 15 points, while adding seven rebounds.
Keishawn Davidson led the way for the Bruins (12-11, 5-7) with 22 points. Malik Dia added 20 points, seven rebounds and two steals for Belmont. Ja'Kobi Gillespie also had 15 points, seven assists and two steals.
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Game Information
Springfield, MO
Referee:Jeff Malham
Referee:Roland Simmons
Referee:Mike O'Neill
2025-26 Standings
| 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 |
| Conference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 17-3 | - | 26-8 |
| Sam Houston | 13-7 | 4 | 22-12 |
| Louisiana Tech | 11-9 | 6 | 20-14 |
| Western Kentucky | 11-9 | 6 | 18-14 |
| Middle Tennessee | 11-9 | 6 | 17-15 |
| Kennesaw State | 10-10 | 7 | 21-14 |
| Jacksonville State | 10-10 | 7 | 15-17 |
| New Mexico State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-16 |
| Missouri State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-18 |
| Florida International | 8-12 | 9 | 15-17 |
| UTEP | 7-13 | 10 | 11-20 |
| Delaware | 6-14 | 11 | 10-21 |
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