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Belmont Defeats Air Force 79-71 - Recap
Belmont grabbed a 79-71 win over Air Force on Friday, behind a 16-point effort from Carter Whitt at Clune Arena.
Bettors who backed Belmont were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -3.0 at sportsbooks.
Belmont got 13 points from Sam Orme and another 11 points from Isaiah Walker. Isaiah Walker contributed 6 assists, while Sam Orme cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Air Force got a 17-point performance from Caleb Walker, who was supported by 15 points from Ethan Taylor. Ethan Taylor had 7 assists in a losing cause for Air Force, while Ethan Taylor grabbed 10 rebounds.
Belmont was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Belmont had a 36-28 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Belmont takes its act home to face Oral Roberts looking for another win. For Air Force, they head on the road to face California.