Ohio Bobcats @ Belmont Bruins
0-1, 0-1 Away
69
0-1, 0-1 Away
1-0, 1-0 Home
70
1-0, 1-0 Home
Belmont wins 70-69 over Ohio
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- — Ben Sheppard scored 18 points as Belmont beat Ohio 70-69 on Monday night in a season opener.
Cade Tyson scored 18 points and Drew Friberg finished with 11 points for Belmont.
The Bobcats were led in scoring by Dwight Wilson, who finished with 20 points and eight rebounds.
NEXT UP
Belmont’s next game is Friday against Furman on the road, and Ohio hosts Cleveland State on Saturday.
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Game Information
Nashville, TN
Referee:Barry Mathis
Referee:Cody Crum
Referee:Boyd Copeland
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| Mid-American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 18-0 | - | 32-2 |
| Akron | 17-1 | 1 | 29-6 |
| Kent State | 14-4 | 4 | 24-10 |
| Toledo | 11-7 | 7 | 19-15 |
| Bowling Green | 9-9 | 9 | 18-14 |
| Ohio | 9-9 | 9 | 15-17 |
| Buffalo | 7-11 | 11 | 17-15 |
| Massachusetts | 7-11 | 11 | 17-16 |
| Ball State | 7-11 | 11 | 12-19 |
| Central Michigan | 6-12 | 12 | 10-21 |
| Western Michigan | 4-14 | 14 | 10-21 |
| Eastern Michigan | 4-14 | 14 | 10-21 |
| Northern Illinois | 4-14 | 14 | 9-21 |
| Missouri Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 16-4 | - | 26-6 |
| Bradley | 13-7 | 3 | 21-13 |
| Illinois State | 12-8 | 4 | 23-13 |
| Murray State | 12-8 | 4 | 20-13 |
| UIC | 12-8 | 4 | 19-16 |
| Northern Iowa | 11-9 | 5 | 23-13 |
| Valparaiso | 11-9 | 5 | 18-15 |
| Southern Illinois | 10-10 | 6 | 16-16 |
| Drake | 6-14 | 10 | 14-20 |
| Indiana State | 4-16 | 12 | 11-21 |
| Evansville | 3-17 | 13 | 7-25 |
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