Belmont Bruins Defeat Drake Bulldogs 103-90
Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 9:00 PM ET · Curb Event Center Arena
Belmont Bruins 103, Drake Bulldogs 90, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Drake Bulldogs vs Belmont Bruins?
Belmont Bruins beat Drake Bulldogs 103-90 at Curb Event Center Arena on February 3, 2026.
Who was favored in Drake Bulldogs vs Belmont Bruins?
Belmont Bruins were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -500 (about 83% implied). The favorite won.
In an exciting NCAAB matchup, the Belmont Bruins secured a commanding 103-90 victory over the Drake Bulldogs at the Curb Event Center Arena. This win extends Belmont's impressive home record to 21-3, while Drake falls to 12-12 for the season. The Bruins showcased their offensive prowess, averaging 80.3 points per game over their last ten outings, and they maintained that high scoring rate in this contest.
Belmont entered the game on a seven-game winning streak, with their most recent victory being a dominant 103-86 win against the Murray State Racers just days prior. In their last ten games, they have a record of 8-2, with an average of 82.4 points scored and 74.8 points allowed in their last five games. The Bruins have proven to be particularly effective at home, boasting a home record of 4-1 in their last five games.
In contrast, the Drake Bulldogs have struggled recently, with a record of 5-5 in their last ten games and a scoring average of 74.7 points while allowing 78.0 points. They are currently on a one-game losing streak, having lost 73-87 to the Bradley Braves in their last outing. Drake's away record stands at 2-2 in their last five games, highlighting their inconsistency on the road.
This matchup was particularly noteworthy as it marked the second meeting between these two teams in the current season. Belmont had previously defeated Drake 78-76 on January 10, 2026. Historically, the Bruins have a mixed record against the Bulldogs, with a head-to-head record of 1-2 over the last three seasons.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide any specific details that would impact either team, suggesting both squads were at full strength for this encounter. The betting market reflected Belmont's strong position, with DraftKings listing the Bruins as 9.5-point favorites and offering a moneyline of -500 for Belmont and +380 for Drake. The total for the game was set at 154.5, indicating expectations for a high-scoring affair, which was indeed realized as the final score exceeded this total.
The conditions in the arena were conducive to an exciting game, and the Bruins capitalized on their home court advantage. Key plays in the second half included Eoin Dillon's layup and a series of impressive three-pointers from both Keith Robbins and Jaehshon Thomas, showcasing Belmont's ability to stretch the floor effectively.
As the game progressed, Belmont maintained control, never allowing Drake to close the gap significantly. The Bulldogs did make efforts to rally, with notable contributions from players like Tyler Lundblade and Jaehshon Thomas, but the Bruins' scoring depth proved too much to overcome.
Overall, the game highlighted Belmont's offensive capabilities and solidified their status as a formidable contender in the NCAAB landscape, while Drake will need to regroup and address their defensive issues moving forward.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | BEL -9.5 | 154.5 o -110 / u -110 | Drake Bulldogs +380 · Belmont Bruins -500 |
Leaders
- PointsSam Orme22Belmont Bruins
- AssistsJack Smiley6Belmont Bruins
- ReboundsDrew Scharnowski7Belmont Bruins
- PointsJalen Quinn22Drake Bulldogs
- AssistsJaehshon Thomas4Drake Bulldogs
- ReboundsOwen Larson5Drake Bulldogs
Recent form
Belmont Bruins
Last 10: 8-2Streak W780.3 scored · 74.2 allowed per game4-1 at home
- W103-86vs Murray State RacersFeb 1
- W78-77at Valparaiso BeaconsJan 29
- W80-69vs Illinois State RedbirdsJan 24
- W73-68at Southern Illinois SalukisJan 18
- W78-74vs Valparaiso BeaconsJan 14
- W78-76at Drake BulldogsJan 10
- W78-65at Northern Iowa PanthersJan 8
- L67-68vs Southern Illinois SalukisJan 4
- W88-78vs Bradley BravesJan 2
- L80-81at Indiana State SycamoresDec 30
Drake Bulldogs
Last 10: 5-5Streak L174.7 scored · 78 allowed per game2-2 away
- L73-87vs Bradley BravesJan 31
- W82-78vs Evansville Purple AcesJan 29
- W76-62at Indiana State SycamoresJan 24
- W101-90vs Murray State RacersJan 22
- L67-74at UIC FlamesJan 17
- W76-73at Southern Illinois SalukisJan 15
- L76-78vs Belmont BruinsJan 10
- L66-93at Bradley BravesJan 8
- W74-72vs Indiana State SycamoresJan 4
- L56-73vs Illinois State RedbirdsDec 30
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 26-6 | - | 16-4 |
| Bradley | 21-13 | 3 | 13-7 |
| Illinois State | 23-13 | 4 | 12-8 |
| Murray State | 20-13 | 4 | 12-8 |
| UIC | 19-16 | 4 | 12-8 |
| Northern Iowa | 23-13 | 5 | 11-9 |
| Valparaiso | 18-15 | 5 | 11-9 |
| Southern Illinois | 16-16 | 6 | 10-10 |
| Drake | 14-20 | 10 | 6-14 |
| Indiana State | 11-21 | 12 | 4-16 |
| Evansville | 7-25 | 13 | 3-17 |
Box score
| Stat | Drake Bulldogs | Belmont Bruins |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 32-60 | 39-66 |
| Field goal % | 53 | 59 |
| Three-pointers | 14-28 | 17-35 |
| Three-point % | 50 | 49 |
| Free throws | 12-16 | 8-15 |
| Free throw % | 75 | 53 |
| Rebounds | 35 | 26 |
| Offensive rebounds | 10 | 8 |
| Defensive rebounds | 25 | 18 |
| Assists | 19 | 25 |
| Steals | 1 | 3 |
| Blocks | 1 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 5 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 5 | 18 |
| Fast-break points | 0 | 2 |
| Points in the paint | 34 | 42 |
| Fouls | 18 | 18 |
| Largest lead | 3 | 19 |
| Lead changes | 2 | 2 |
| Time in front | 6 | 92 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half55-61Jalen Quinn makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half55-64Win Miller makes 24-foot three point jumper (Isaiah West assists)
- 2nd Half55-66Cooper Haynes makes driving layup
- 2nd Half56-66Owen Larson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half56-68Drew Scharnowski makes driving layup
- 2nd Half56-70Drew Scharnowski makes driving layup
- 2nd Half56-72Drew Scharnowski makes 5-foot dunk
- 2nd Half58-72Isaiah Carr makes layup (Owen Larson assists)
- 2nd Half61-72Andrew Alia makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jalen Quinn assists)
- 2nd Half62-72Andrew Alia makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half63-72Andrew Alia makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half63-74Jabez Jenkins makes 12-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half65-74Jalen Quinn makes 7-foot jumper (Isaiah Carr assists)
- 2nd Half65-77Jabez Jenkins makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jack Smiley assists)
- 2nd Half66-77Jaehshon Thomas makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half67-77Jaehshon Thomas makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half67-79Jack Smiley makes 11-foot jumper (Brigham Rogers assists)
- 2nd Half68-79Andrew Alia makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half69-79Andrew Alia makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half69-81Drew Scharnowski makes 6-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half69-82Drew Scharnowski makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half71-82Jaehshon Thomas makes 7-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half72-82Jaehshon Thomas makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half72-84Drew Scharnowski makes 5-foot dunk (Sam Orme assists)
- 2nd Half72-86Eoin Dillon makes layup (Drew Scharnowski assists)
- 2nd Half74-86Okku Federiko makes 5-foot dunk (Jalen Quinn assists)
- 2nd Half74-87Drew Scharnowski makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half74-90Sam Orme makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jack Smiley assists)
- 2nd Half77-90Jalen Quinn makes 22-foot three point jumper (Jaehshon Thomas assists)
- 2nd Half77-93Sam Orme makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jack Smiley assists)
- 2nd Half77-96Sam Orme makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jack Smiley assists)
- 2nd Half80-96Jalen Quinn makes 26-foot three point jumper (Owen Larson assists)
- 2nd Half80-98Eoin Dillon makes layup
- 2nd Half83-98Owen Larson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jaehshon Thomas assists)
- 2nd Half83-99Tyler Lundblade makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half83-100Tyler Lundblade makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half85-100Jaehshon Thomas makes 3-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half87-100Isaiah Carr makes 4-foot alley oop dunk (Jaehshon Thomas assists)
- 2nd Half87-103Keith Robbins makes 25-foot three point jumper (Cooper Haynes assists)
- 2nd Half90-103Jaehshon Thomas makes 23-foot three point jumper (Griffen Goodbary assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Belmont Bruins, below favours Drake Bulldogs.
Venue
- Curb Event Center ArenaNashville, TN
- Attendance1501
- OfficialsJohn St. Clair, Darron George, James Ford
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