ncaab Game Recap
Belmont vs Pennsylvania Final: 84-79 - Recap
Pennsylvania was scorched by Malik Dia for 27 points as Belmont defeated them 84-79 in NCAA action on Saturday.
Belmont won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +3.5-point spread as underdogs.
Belmont got 26 points from Cade Tyson and another 16 points from Ja'Kobi Gillespie. Jayce Willingham contributed 4 assists, while Malik Dia cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Pennsylvania got a 25-point performance from Tyler Perkins, who was supported by 21 points from Nick Spinoso. Clark Slajchert had 7 assists in a losing cause for Pennsylvania, while Nick Spinoso grabbed 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Belmont were victorious, as the score was 37-28 at the break.
Belmont won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 32-31.
Belmont looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Lafayette. Pennsylvania will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Monmouth.