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 30 seconds back to...

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, attacking the rim...

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, Captain Brad...