NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Evan Bradds scored 20 points, Austin Luke added 18 while Nick Smith and Taylor Barnette each scored 15 to lead Belmont past Tennessee State 93-76 on Saturday night.
Belmont (15-4, 9-0 Ohio Valley) has won 11 straight and 14 of 15.
Christian Mekowulu’s dunk just after halftime brought Tennessee State (13-8, 4-4) to within 39-34, but Amanze Egekeze countered with a quick 3-pointer that started a 17-6 Bruins run.
Armani Chaney’s jumper reduced Tennessee State’s deficit to 60-51, but Bradds made two free throws and Barnette’s 3 with 10:37 left gave the Bruins a double-digit lead the rest of the way.
Belmont was 30 for 49 (61 percent) from the floor, including 12 for 24 from 3-point range.
Tahjere McCall scored 22 points for the Tigers, Wayne Martin added 18, Chaney 14 and Jordan Reed grabbed 10 rebounds.
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