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
Curb Event Center Arena
7:30 PM, November 7, 2022Coverage: ESPN+
Nashville, TN
Attendance: 2,220
Capacity: 5,000
- Referees:
- Barry Mathis
- Cody Crum
- Boyd Copeland
2022-23 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent State | 8-1 | - | 18-4 |
| Akron | 8-1 | - | 16-6 |
| Toledo | 7-2 | 1 | 16-6 |
| Ball State | 6-3 | 2 | 15-7 |
| Northern Illinois | 5-4 | 3 | 9-13 |
| Buffalo | 4-5 | 4 | 10-12 |
| Bowling Green | 4-5 | 4 | 10-12 |
| Ohio | 3-6 | 5 | 11-11 |
| Central Michigan | 3-6 | 5 | 8-14 |
| Eastern Michigan | 3-6 | 5 | 6-16 |
| Western Michigan | 2-7 | 6 | 6-16 |
| Miami (OH) | 1-8 | 7 | 7-15 |
2022-23 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois | 9-3 | - | 17-6 |
| Belmont | 9-3 | - | 16-7 |
| Drake | 8-4 | 1 | 17-6 |
| Bradley | 8-4 | 1 | 15-8 |
| Northern Iowa | 8-4 | 1 | 12-10 |
| Indiana State | 7-5 | 2 | 14-9 |
| Murray State | 7-5 | 2 | 12-10 |
| Missouri State | 7-5 | 2 | 11-11 |
| Valparaiso | 4-8 | 5 | 10-13 |
| Illinois State | 4-8 | 5 | 9-14 |
| UIC | 1-11 | 8 | 9-14 |
| Evansville | 0-12 | 9 | 4-19 |
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