Skaters performing at Bridgestone Arena as part of Scott Hamilton’s fundraiser performance, Rachel Suggs Several world-class figure skaters took to the ice on Nov. 23 at Bridgestone Arena for the ninth annual Scott Hamilton and Friends show. The show is a fundraiser for the Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation, which funds advanced cancer research. “It brings me so much hope that we’re going to get closer and closer and closer to a day that’s going to happen in my lifetime—and I’m old—where no one...

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 basketball,...

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. The Bruins lost...