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Mar 31, 2022
1 min

Nick Muszynski to play in Reese’s Division I All-Star Game in New Orleans

Belmont University graduate student Nick Muszynski has one final opportunity to showcase his talent and represent the Bruins on the national stage. The 6-foot-11 center, known as “Moose” among Belmont fans, has been selected to play in the National Association of Basketball Coaches Reese’s Division 1 College All-Star game. The game will take place in New Orleans on Friday, ahead of the NCAA Final Four over the weekend. Muszynski will star for the West team, along with other t

Belmont basketball’s JaCobi Wood enters transfer portal, follows Richard

Sarah Maninger

Mar 30, 2022
1 min

Belmont basketball’s JaCobi Wood enters transfer portal, follows Richard

Sophomore guard JaCobi Wood announced his entrance into the NCAA transfer portal on Wednesday, making him the second player eyeing a departure this semester. With five graduating players leaving the team and freshman guard Will Richard also confirming his intent to transfer March 22, Wood’s exit leaves seven vacancies on the Belmont roster. The Tennessee native announced his intent to leave Belmont in an Instagram statement Wednesday afternoon. “After hours and hours of praye

SEASON RECAP: Men’s basketball shows flashes of big success in final OVC season

Belmont Vision

Mar 28, 2022
5 min

SEASON RECAP: Men’s basketball shows flashes of big success in final OVC season

Falling short in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament, Belmont’s season came to an abrupt end March 15, and the Bruins look to break down and build back up for what next one holds. In the 2021-22 season, the team built on its previous success and made the most of its last year with graduate students Grayson Murphy, Luke Smith, Caleb Hollander, Tate Pierson and Nick Muszynski, who brought a depth of experience to the team. Despite losing its final two contest

Belmont basketball standout Will Richard enters transfer portal

Belmont Vision

Mar 22, 2022
2 min

Belmont basketball standout Will Richard enters transfer portal

Belmont freshman Will Richard, a standout guard on this year’s men’s basketball squad, has entered the NCAA transfer portal. Richard helped the Bruins to a 25-8 record this season, a year in which they barely fell short of another Ohio Valley Conference championship. “With careful prayer and consideration with my family, I have decided to enter the transfer portal,” Richard announced in an Instagram post Monday. “I wish all of the Belmont community the very best in the years

Nashville rival Vanderbilt ends Belmont MBB season at NIT

Belmont Vision

Mar 16, 2022
4 min

Nashville rival Vanderbilt ends Belmont MBB season at NIT

Thanks to the National Invitational Tournament, Belmont University and Vanderbilt University continued their postseason play in hometown rivalry fashion Tuesday night. With both teams’ seasons at stake, tensions were high in Vanderbilt’s Memorial Gymnasium. Vanderbilt out-rebounded the Bruins to win 82-71 and will continue to the second round of the NIT, while the Belmont men head home until next season. Tuesday’s contest marked the first time since November 2017 the neighbor

Belmont MBB will face Vanderbilt in first round of National Invitational Tournament

Belmont Vision

Mar 15, 2022
2 min

Belmont MBB will face Vanderbilt in first round of National Invitational Tournament

Even though Belmont’s name wasn’t called on selection Sunday, the Bruins still have more basketball to play. The men’s team accepted an invitation to the NCAA’s second-tier tournament, which presents an opportunity for programs to play in the prestigious Madison Square Garden if they make it to the title game. The Bruins are facing pressure to rebound, but before that becomes a reality, they will have to win three games in the National Invitational Tournament. Luckily, they w

MBB exits OVC race after 3-point loss to Morehead State

AJ Wuest

Mar 5, 2022
3 min

MBB exits OVC race after 3-point loss to Morehead State

Belmont’s tournament run came to a dramatic end against Morehead State University Friday night after a game-winning shot that didn’t count. Ranked No. 2 in the Ohio Valley Conference, Belmont’s men’s basketball lost the OVC tournament semifinal game 51-53 in Evansville, Indiana. The No.3-seeded Eagles defeated Belmont at last season’s OVC championship 86-71 . The stakes were high for both teams, with the game determining who would advance to the championship and who would ret

Belmont MBB bounces back versus TSU in homecoming hurrah

Landen Secrest

Feb 28, 2022
4 min

Belmont MBB bounces back versus TSU in homecoming hurrah

With over 3,500 students and spectators packing the Curb Event Center stands for Belmont’s last regular-season game in the Ohio Valley Conference, the Bruins cruised to an 87-67 victory over crosstown rival Tennessee State University. The much-needed win comes after the Bruins fell short on the road in their previous outing, but with one last chance to put on a show at their home court, the men gave fans a homecoming game to remember Saturday night to secure a No. 2 seed in t

Belmont women’s basketball grabs OVC title while men suffer low-scoring loss

Landen Secrest

Feb 26, 2022
3 min

Belmont women’s basketball grabs OVC title while men suffer low-scoring loss

The stakes were high for both Belmont basketball teams as the men and women faced off against heated Ohio Valley Conference rival Murray State University away at the CFSB Center on Thursday night. The women rose to the challenge, winning 85-79 to become the OVC regular-season champions while the men fell hard 76-43, ending their double-digit win streak. Women continue to shine on the court, clinching OVC crown The women’s winning streak extended to nine after a hard-fought wi

Men’s basketball grabs crucial win, chasing Morehead State down to the wire

Landen Secrest

Feb 12, 2022
4 min

Men’s basketball grabs crucial win, chasing Morehead State down to the wire

Facing a must-win situation in order to stay alive in the Ohio Valley Conference regular-season race, Belmont edged out Morehead State 48-47 to capture its No. 2 rank. After falling short in the previous three contests with the Eagles, including last year’s OVC Championship game, the Bruins sought revenge Thursday night, extending their win streak to seven games. “Anytime you’ve got the reigning champs coming to your home court, you’ve got to defend it,” graduate student guar

Belmont basketball tames TSU Tigers with big back-to-back wins

Landen Secrest

Feb 4, 2022
3 min

Belmont basketball tames TSU Tigers with big back-to-back wins

Belmont’s crosstown contests against Tennessee State University made for lopsided results in the Bruins’ favor. The women jumped to an early advantage in the Gentry Center, breezing through the second half to win their game 85-46, while the men took advantage of turnovers to maintain their lead throughout the game, beating the Tigers 88-61. Women’s team cruises to victory behind efficient shooting Belmont shot a season-high 64.2% from the field Thursday, resulting in an incre

A hurricane of threes pushes Belmont to victory in UT Martin doubleheader

AJ Wuest

Jan 30, 2022
4 min

A hurricane of threes pushes Belmont to victory in UT Martin doubleheader

Behind the arc. That was the key Saturday’s pair of textbook wins over the University of Tennessee Martin. Owning their home court, the men defeated UT Martin 87-58 with an efficient 46.7% from 3-point distance while the women flew past the Skyhawks 73-48. Men’s team shares the wealth, with five Bruins posting double-digits Saturday’s doubleheader kickstarted with the men’s tipoff. Sophomore guard JaCobi Wood led the team with 18 points, totaling five rebounds and six steals

Senior Spotlight: Nick Muszynski passes his way to prestige

Camden Morris

Jan 21, 2022
3 min

Senior Spotlight: Nick Muszynski passes his way to prestige

Men’s basketball’s last season in the Ohio Valley Conference is underway with high stakes and heavy expectations on the Bruins’ shoulders. A pair of shoulders that stand out in most crowds belongs to center Nick “Moose” Muszynski. The senior and his 6’ 11” frame have been a valuable asset to the team since he started playing for Belmont as a redshirt freshman in 2018. Over his four years at Belmont, the campus has become his home and the team his family. Muszynski is living t

Women ascend to OVC’s No. 1 while men fall hard at Saturday’s doubleheader against Murray Stat

AJ Wuest

Jan 16, 2022
4 min

Women ascend to OVC’s No. 1 while men fall hard at Saturday’s doubleheader against Murray Stat

The women’s basketball team rose to the occasion while the men failed to execute against Ohio Valley Conference rival Murray State University. Distance shooting was the name of the game for the women, who downed 10 3-pointers to bring home a 67-52 victory in the Curb Event Center on Saturday. The men followed in poorer form, shooting an inefficient 3-point percentage of 21.7% as the Racers upset the Bruins’ eight-game winning streak 82-60. Bartley leads the charge for the wom

Midseason report: basketball moves through tough schedules and triumphal conference play

AJ Wuest

Jan 14, 2022
5 min

Midseason report: basketball moves through tough schedules and triumphal conference play

Proving competitive against the best of programs, both Belmont basketball teams look further ahead to their conference schedule. The women and men were challenged by a tough out-of-conference schedule to begin the season, including games against several receiving votes and Power Five opponents. So far, the women have played to an overall 7-5 record while the men stand at 12-3. Women’s basketball takes the next step, starting conference play strong Coming off a four-game win s

The Boulevard belongs to Belmont in the 75th showing of historic basketball rivalry

Landen Secrest

Dec 3, 2021
5 min

The Boulevard belongs to Belmont in the 75th showing of historic basketball rivalry

Belmont basketball emerged victorious Thursday night as the men’s and women’s teams triumphed over hometown rival Lipscomb University in the 75th Battle of the Boulevard. Both the Bruins and the Bisons were well-represented in the stands; students and fans filled the Curb Event Center to near-full capacity, bringing energy and exhilaration to Belmont’s home court. Among the standout Bruins of the night, guard Tuti Jones scored a career-high 29 points for the women’s team, hel

After two tournament wins, Belmont basketball falls to Dayton in the 2021 ESPN Events Invitational f

AJ Wuest

Nov 30, 2021
3 min

After two tournament wins, Belmont basketball falls to Dayton in the 2021 ESPN Events Invitational f

Following two victories that propelled them to the final game, the Belmont men came up short in a nail-biting 63-61 loss to the University of Dayton at the ESPN Events Invitational Championship Sunday night. Belmont, alongside seven schools including the University of Alabama, University of Kansas and University of North Texas, competed in the annual basketball tournament at Walt Disney World Resort, which took place over Thanksgiving weekend. “Quality of opponents, three gam

Recap: Bruins struggle to find the net in LSU away game

Landen Secrest

Nov 24, 2021
2 min

Recap: Bruins struggle to find the net in LSU away game

Belmont’s three-game winning streak came to a close Thursday after the men’s basketball fell short to Louisiana State University on the road. The contest closed up at 83-53 in favor of the Tigers — a high-profile opponent on Belmont’s 2021-22 schedule. The Bruins missed scoring opportunities and fell behind in points from turnovers at the Baton Rouge contest, and the team struggled with an inefficient shooting percentage of 32.3% from the floor and 25.6% from 3-point distance

Men’s basketball launches epic comeback at home with overtime win against Furman

Landen Secrest

Nov 16, 2021
3 min

Men’s basketball launches epic comeback at home with overtime win against Furman

In an intense battle rescued by some late-game heroics, Belmont secured a 95-89 overtime victory at Monday’s match against Furman University. The Bruins’ second home game of the season had the Curb Event Center charged with adrenaline as they battled one of mid-major basketball’s stand-out teams. “It was two great teams that are gonna win a lot of games,” said Belmont head coach Casey Alexander. “It had to be fun for everyone to watch and be a part of.” The Furman Paladins, p

Men’s basketball crushes Evansville in long-awaited return to the Curb

Jessica Mattsson

Nov 14, 2021
3 min

Men’s basketball crushes Evansville in long-awaited return to the Curb

Marching in from the first pep rally since the start of COVID-19, the student section at the Curb Event Center cheered at full capacity for men’s basketball’s first home game of the season. And a splashing 81-43 win against the University of Evansville Aces left the Bruins — spectators and team — satisfied Saturday night. “Our guys played with tremendous effort, passion, energy, and they are all things that are conducive to playing well and having a good night,” head coach Ca