Belmont Vision MultiMedia. (Nick Rampe) The Tennessee Titans hired their man to lead a much-needed fresh start. The team officially hired former New York Jets head coach and San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh to a five-year deal to become the team’s new head coach on Jan. 22. “He’s a really solid defensive mind and very connected. I think he’ll be able to put together a good staff,” said Paul Kuharsky, Titans beat reporter and adjunct professor of journali

Belmont Vision Multimedia. (Zach Watkins) Despite rain, snow, sleet and hail, the Bruins delivered a win in front of over 700 people who braved the winter storm for some Missouri Valley Conference basketball. With its 80-69 victory over Illinois State, Belmont improved to 8-2 in MVC play and tied Murray State atop the conference standings. “This win says a lot about our team and our competitiveness. I think both teams are really good. If we started over, it might go the

Jonah Johnson gives a presentation to start LeBron James appreciation night. Photo taken by Reece Leddy. LeBron James is one of the most recognizable people in America, and with that comes adoring fans. That’s why Belmont junior and Hillside resident assistant Jonah Johnson hosted LeBron James appreciation night; a social WellCore event that brought students together to celebrate and share their admiration for the 23-year NBA veteran on Jan. 20. “I think LeBron is a once in a

Jack Smiley shoots a mid-range shot. Photo by Ava Gorney. Belmont’s men’s basketball team pulled out a gritty 78-74 win over the Valparaiso Beacons to improve to 16-3 on the year and 5-2 in Missouri Valley Conference play on Tuesday. The Bruins, in their first home game since winter break, were looking to deliver a win after setting a program record with their 25-point comeback win against Drake. “We win our lion's share of games here, but I just want us to play better,”

Jake Burger speaks with Jake Layman at event. Photo taken by Nick Rampe. Jake Burger, like many baseball players, has some odd habits and rituals to perform better. He once showered with his uniform on. He always puts his left sock on first and thinks he will have a bad game if he doesn’t. And he chews the same piece of gum for an entire nine-inning game if he’s playing well, all in an attempt to be better at what he referred to as a kid’s game. The Texas Rangers’

Sanaa Tripp guards UNI's Taryn Wharton. Photo taken by Ava Gorney. Belmont’s women’s basketball team beat the University of Northern Iowa Panthers 81-62 for its fifth straight win in Missouri Valley Conference play. Sophomore Sanaa Tripp, starting in place of the injured Jailyn Banks, channeled Rip Hamilton and wore a facemask due to an injury sustained in the previous game. “My dad sent me a GIF of every single player who played in a mask before the game,” said T

Tuti Jones maneuvers through Drake defenders. Photo taken by Nick Rampe. Belmont’s women’s basketball team won a wild game against the Drake University Bulldogs 78-69 at the Curb Event Center Friday. Some fourth-quarter injuries and an unlikely late-game hero made sure this matchup of two undefeated teams in Missouri Valley Conference play lived up to the billing, with 13 lead changes and four ties between the two teams. “I thought we had to overcome a lot of challenge

Belmont Vision Multimedia, Zach Watkins Belmont men’s basketball returned to the win column with an 83-62 win over Middle Tennessee State University on Sunday. The Bruins set the tone early, scoring in the opening minute and adding an early free throw to build momentum. Middle Tennessee State University responded with a free throw of its own not long after. MTSU used its coach’s challenge on a close call, but the ruling stood, which cost the Blue Raiders a timeout and added 3

Photo taken by Rachel Suggs Belmont women's basketball's tough non-conference schedule has resulted in another loss. The Princeton Tigers, who have received top-25 votes and now boast a 9-1 record, defeated the Bruins 70-58 Saturday. They scored in the first 30 seconds and never surrendered that lead. The Bruins struggled offensively with just three players scoring more than five points: Hilary Fuller with 17, Tuti Jones with 13 and Sanaa Tripp, playing in her first career st

Photo taken by Nick Rampe With finals week approaching, Belmont entered the game undefeated, a streak that had become a defining part of the season. Every game to that point had followed a similar pattern: chemistry, resilience and consistent free-throw shooting. But on this night, that pattern shifted. Richmond handed Belmont its first loss of the season, 84-76, in a game that felt like a test for both the fans and the players. The Bruins scored 36 points in the paint, a

Belmont Vision Multimedia, Zach Watkins After breaking four school records in 2024 and 2025, throwers on Belmont’s track and field team will have their last season this spring. Unable to find a replacement for former throwing coach Joe Frye, Belmont Athletics made a tough decision; track and field will continue without its throwing program for the 2026-2027 season. Frye left his position as both throwing and strength and conditioning coach in early June. The athletic

Photo taken by Ava Gorney Five points was all Belmont graduate guard Nic McClain needed to reach 1,000 career points. Almost 12 minutes into the Bruins’ game against Fisk on Friday night, he surpassed that milestone with his second three-pointer of the night. “It means a lot, you know, playing for a lot of great fans,” McClain said. “It’s a family culture here.” Belmont went on to beat Fisk 96-49 at the Curb Event Center, remaining undefeated on the season. “Just playing our

Belmont Vision Multimedia, Zach Watkins Belmont’s volleyball team was eliminated in the first round of the single-elimination Missouri Valley Conference Tournament, falling 3-2 to the Drake University Bulldogs. The Bruins' season may have ended, but Fritz Rosenberg’s first year as head coach was one of the most successful runs in recent memory for Belmont. At 17-11 on the year and 8-8 in conference play, the Bruins had their first winning record at home since 2021, thei

Photo taken by Nick Rampe Men’s basketball defended Belmont Boulevard with a 75-68 win over Lipscomb University Wednesday night. The win ties the all-time series at 76-76 and marks the fifth straight home victory for Belmont in the rivalry.In the first-half, Belmont’s offense struggled. The Bruins recorded their worst first-half performance of the season shooting 30.8% from the field and 16.7% from the three-point three-point line. Belmont also had a season-high of 22 turnov

Photo taken by Nick Rampe The Battle of the Boulevard between the Lipscomb University Bisons and the Belmont Bruins women’s basketball teams quickly turned into a massacre, with the Bruins prevailing 80-60. The Bruins never trailed in their 16th consecutive win over the Bisons as Belmont improved to 3-2 on the year, while Lipscomb dropped to 2-4. Bruins head coach Bart Brooks spoke on this illustrious rivalry between the two schools and how much it means to everyone i

Belmont Vision Multimedia, Zach Watkins It can be difficult being the youngest of four siblings, but for Rylie Beers, it does not help that her three older siblings are all Division I athletes. Rylie, a freshman guard on Belmont’s women’s basketball team, followed in her siblings’ footsteps to become the fourth Beers child to play a Division I sport. Hailing from Littleton, Colorado, Kari and Ike Beers have traveled all over the country to watch their children play at t

Photo taken by Kali Akridge Belmont’s chippy and competitive first-round 1-0 loss to UIC stopped them from proceeding in the MVC championship. With the temperature at a crisp 43 degrees and a wind speed of 13 mph, the conditions made the game more difficult. Nine minutes into the game, UIC scored on an own goal by the Bruins, and this was only the beginning of the downhill spiral. Belmont ended the first half with a total of five shots on goal, contributed by Riley Clothier

Photo taken by Ava Gorney Men’s basketball continued its strong start to the season after an 87-79 win over Belmont’s neighbors to the northwest, the Tennessee State University Tigers. The win was the Bruins’ 10th straight against the Tigers, as well as their 24th over the last 27 meetings between the two teams. Belmont trailed for only 39 seconds while holding a TSU team fresh off a 101-point performance to just 35% shooting from the field. Head coach Casey Alexand

Photo taken by Nick Rampe The women’s basketball team defeated the Brown Bears 83-61 to win its first home game of the season. Sophomore guard Quinn Eubank got fouled early in the game, leading to two free throws to kick off scoring for the Bruins. After a back-and-forth quarter, the Bruins pulled away to end the first quarter leading 23-19 that was helped by some late-quarter defense, including a steal from graduate guard Tuti Jones and a block from junior center KK Brodie.

Photo taken by Kali Akridge Belmont men's soccer wrapped up its regular season with a 2-1 win over Evansville, resulting in a spot in the Missouri Valley Conference tournament. The match opened with balanced play from both teams, keeping the fans' heads on a swivel. Both teams split possessions, moving the ball quickly. Belmont played with aggression early on, pressing the Purple Aces and challenging their defense. The energy inside E.S. Rose Park was electric with chants