Belmont uses balance to beat Tennessee State 93-76 (Jan 28, 2017)
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.
