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11/02 21:18 CST Smiley scores 24, Belmont earns 72-54 win over Southern Indiana
Smiley scores 24, Belmont earns 72-54 win over Southern Indiana
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) --- Jack Smiley had 24 points in Belmont's 72-54 victory
against Southern Indiana on Monday in both teams' season openers.
Smiley went 10 of 18 from the field (2 for 6 from 3-point range) for the
Bruins. Jabez Jenkins scored 10 points, shooting 3 of 4 from the field and 4
for 5 from the line.
Kaden Brown led the way for the Screaming Eagles with 12 points and six
rebounds. Southern Indiana also got 11 points and three steals from Josiah
Dunham.
Belmont took the lead for good with 19:44 left in the first half. The score was
27-14 at halftime, with Sage racking up six points. Belmont pulled away with a
7-0 run in the second half to extend an eight-point lead to 15 points. They
outscored Southern Indiana by five points in the final half, as Smiley led the
way with a team-high 19 second-half points.
Up next Belmont has a matchup Thursday with Centre at home, while Southern Indiana hosts Saint Mary-Woods on Wednesday. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Up next Belmont has a matchup Thursday with Centre at home, while Southern Indiana hosts Saint Mary-Woods on Wednesday. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
