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Mar 25, 2022
5 min

2021-22 SEASON RECAP: Fearless women’s basketballers hoop into a new era

Falling just short of the Sweet 16, Belmont’s Big Dance has come to an end and the queens of the castle will regroup. Despite losing a hard-fought lead over the University of Tennessee in their final seconds on the Lady Vols’ home court, the Bruins’ season has been filled with big wins, immense growth and leaves the team looking toward a bigger and brighter future. In the 2021-22 season, the team built on the previous year and proved it can play — and win — against the best o

PHOTOS: See March Madness from the sidelines as Belmont battles Tennessee

Sarah Maninger

Mar 22, 2022
2 min

PHOTOS: See March Madness from the sidelines as Belmont battles Tennessee

Win or go home. It’s the ultimatum given to every team at March Madness, and after a narrow loss to the University of Tennessee Knoxville on Monday night, Belmont is the latest squad to leave the dance floor. Despite the 70-67 loss to the Lady Vols, Belmont’s presence in the Round of 32 is something to celebrate, marking the second time the team has gotten there in as many years. The Vision caught every second of the game on camera so that you, loyal Bruins, can relive every

WBB exits March Madness after last-minute loss to Tennessee

Belmont Vision

Mar 22, 2022
4 min

WBB exits March Madness after last-minute loss to Tennessee

Belmont’s March Madness run came to an end in the Round of 32 as the Bruins lost a nail-biting battle to in-state foe University of Tennessee Knoxville. The game came down to the final minute, but the Bruins fell short 70-67 after a shot from Destinee Wells fell short in the last second of the game. Facing a historically great program in the No. 4 Lady Volunteers, the Bruins did everything but back down. “When we play it’s not about a name on a jersey, it’s not about a rankin

Belmont students show up in full force for NCAA gameday

Anna Jackson

Mar 21, 2022
2 min

Belmont students show up in full force for NCAA gameday

In a sea of orange and white at Thomson-Boling Arena, there’s a loud, proud island of red and blue. Five busloads of students and faculty made their way to Knoxville to cheer the Bruins on in their second-round showdown of NCAA Tournament play, while back in Nashville, others kept the spirit of the game alive at a primetime screening on Belmont’s main lawn. As women’s basketball faces the biggest game in program history against No. 4 University of Tennessee, the Bruins have a

Belmont upsets Oregon in double overtime showdown

Belmont Vision

Mar 20, 2022
4 min

Belmont upsets Oregon in double overtime showdown

For two rounds of overtime, the University of Oregon answered every Belmont shot — until the last one. For the second straight season, No. 12 Belmont pulled off a first-round upset in the NCAA Tournament, this time outlasting the No. 5 Ducks in Knoxville’s Thompson-Boling Arena. The Bruins’ 73-70 win sends them on to the second round of March Madness, where they will face No. 4 University of Tennessee on the same court at 6 p.m. Monday. “I don’t think I could be more proud of

WBB to take on No. 5 University of Oregon in first round of March Madness

AJ Wuest

Mar 14, 2022
3 min

WBB to take on No. 5 University of Oregon in first round of March Madness

The 2022 NCAA women’s tournament selection committee has spoken. No. 12 seed Belmont University will dance their way to Knoxville, Tennessee, for a match-up against the No. 5 University of Oregon Ducks in the Thompson-Boling Arena on Saturday. The teams were placed in the Wichita region, and the winner will advance to play the victors of the University of Tennessee versus the University of Buffalo contest in the second round. “We’ve got our hands full,” Belmont head coach Bar

WBB dominates Tennessee Tech in OVC final, punches ticket to March Madness

AJ Wuest

Mar 5, 2022
4 min

WBB dominates Tennessee Tech in OVC final, punches ticket to March Madness

Next up for Belmont? The NCAA Tournament. For the sixth time in seven years, the Bruins are headed to the big dance after a commanding 51-29 victory over No. 2-seeded Tennessee Tech University in Belmont’s final Ohio Valley Conference championship game. “Our team proved today that we are a championship program,” Belmont head coach Bart Brooks said. “We displayed unbelievable resilience and toughness today, and that’s what winners do.” Leading the charge, sophomore guard Desti

OVC Tournament: Belmont women defeat Austin Peay, advance to championship

Landen Secrest

Mar 4, 2022
2 min

OVC Tournament: Belmont women defeat Austin Peay, advance to championship

Belmont’s No. 1-seeded women’s basketball team beat Austin Peay State University in the Ohio Valley Conference tournament semifinals Friday. Traveling to Evansville, Indiana, to begin their final run in the OVC Tournament, the Bruins knocked down the Governors 63-51 to secure a spot in Saturday’s final — the team’s sixth trip to that championship matchup in seven years. Sophomores Madison Bartley and Destinee Wells led the charge for the Bruins, scoring 20 points each and put

Belmont WBB takes charge with homecoming win, now No. 1 seed for tournament play

Landen Secrest

Feb 28, 2022
3 min

Belmont WBB takes charge with homecoming win, now No. 1 seed for tournament play

Women’s basketball kicked off homecoming night in style with a Tiger-taming victory, exploding past Tennessee State University for an 82-44 win Saturday. The Bruins may have claimed the Ohio Valley Conference regular-season title earlier in the week, but with one final opportunity to showcase their dominance in the Curb Event Center, the women came to win. The Bruins were locked in from the tipoff, jumping out to a quick lead and keeping their momentum up throughout the night

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

OPINION: The women’s basketball team deserves more respect from the Belmont student body

AJ Wuest

Feb 24, 2022
4 min

OPINION: The women’s basketball team deserves more respect from the Belmont student body

After the Belmont University men’s basketball team defeated the University of Tennessee Martin in a late January game, the stands emptied with haste, leaving only a few faithful fans behind. The Curb Event Center was lifeless and cold by comparison as another team began its pregame warmup. This team made history bringing in a first-round win in the NCAA tournament. With an accomplishment like that in the books, students must have been jumping up and down in blue and red to ch

Another day, another win for women’s basketball in at-home showing against EIU

Jessica Mattsson

Feb 18, 2022
3 min

Another day, another win for women’s basketball in at-home showing against EIU

The women’s basketball team cashed in a 77-46 win against Eastern Illinois University, stopping the Panthers in their tracks at Thursday’s doubleheader. Returning to the Curb Event Center on a growing win streak, the Bruins notched their seventh straight victory, standing on top of the conference leaderboard with a 13-2 record in OVC play. Thursday marked their second contest with the Panthers in 2022, and just like their New Year’s gift on Jan. 1, Belmont rose victorious aga

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

Celebrating the women of Belmont Athletics on National Girls and Women in Sports Day

Belmont Vision

Feb 2, 2022
3 min

Celebrating the women of Belmont Athletics on National Girls and Women in Sports Day

They play as kids in knee-length jerseys and as D-I athletes in college colors. They fall and fail. They rise again to raise trophies. They’re questioned for becoming parents or proving critics wrong. But girls and women in sport show up. They show up to make an impact, to have fun, to break records, to support their teammates, to represent, and on Wednesday, girls and women in sports are celebrated. National Girls and Women in Sports Day on Feb. 2 recognizes those who work t

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

For Brooks, basketball is a family affair

Jessica Mattsson

Jan 27, 2022
4 min

For Brooks, basketball is a family affair

Bart Brooks loves basketball now more than ever. “The more I’m in it, the more I’m around it, the more I learn about it, the more I study it, the more I coach it, the more I love it,” he said. “It’s just like my beautiful wife, the same way. I love her more now than I did 10 years ago.” The women’s head coach has been all about the sport since picking up a ball at second-grade recess. At that moment, he found the first love of his life, which he followed all the way to a coll

Narrow loss to Tennessee Tech, Bruins remain No. 1 in OVC

Sarah Maninger

Jan 22, 2022
3 min

Narrow loss to Tennessee Tech, Bruins remain No. 1 in OVC

This week’s winter storms brought rain, sleet, snow and a warmed-up Tennessee Tech team ready to face off against the No. 1 ranked Bruins. Belmont women’s basketball took on the Golden Eagles Saturday in the Curb Event Center, but despite the home-court advantage, the visitors from Cookeville, Tennessee, won out 57-55. The win for the Golden Eagles moves them from fourth to third place in the Ohio Valley Conference, but Belmont still remains on top. Tech led Belmont for most

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

Auburn outpaces women’s basketball in a close game on Belmont’s home court

Jessica Mattsson

Dec 18, 2021
3 min

Auburn outpaces women’s basketball in a close game on Belmont’s home court

After running low on time and points, Belmont women’s basketball fell to the Auburn Tigers 71-62 on Wednesday night. Facing SEC powerhouse Auburn University at home in the Curb Event Center, the Bruins were in for a fight for the final game of the fall semester. The team returned home for the Auburn game after a tough away loss Dec. 5 against No. 6 University of Louisville, and they filed into the Curb ready to try and rebound against the Power Five school from Alabama. Belmo