Belmont Basketball Teams Secure Wins Over Middle Tennessee

Belmont's men's and women's teams triumph in closely contested games against Middle Tennessee, showcasing standout performances.

Belmont men's basketball defeated Middle Tennessee 82-79, led by Carter Whitt's 14 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists, and clutch free throws in the final seconds.
Isaiah Walker and Sam Orme contributed significantly for Belmont, while Middle Tennessee's Jlynn Counter scored a game-high 22 points in the narrow loss.
Belmont women's basketball beat Middle Tennessee 65-52, marking their fifth win in the last six matchups between the two programs.
Emily La Chapell led the Bruins with a career-high 26 points, while Kendal Cheesman added 18 points and 10 rebounds, including six three-pointers to bolster Belmont's perimeter shooting.
Middle Tennessee's leading scorer Anastasiia Boldyreva struggled offensively, missing all eight field goal attempts but recorded 12 rebounds and two blocks.