ncaab Game Recap
Belmont Downs Indiana State 84-79 - Match Report
Indiana State was scorched by Carter Whitt for 25 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 +3.0-point spread as underdogs.
Brigham Rogers had 13 points for Belmont and Jonathan Pierre chipped in with 11 points. Carter Whitt had 6 assists for them, while Brigham Rogers was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Indiana State got 23 points from Jaden Daughtry in a losing cause and another 20 points from Samage Teel. Samage Teel contributed 6 assists for them, while Aaron Gray had 10 rebounds.
Belmont was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Belmont won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 35-33.
Belmont heads into a battle against Valparaiso. Indiana State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Bradley.