NCAAB · Final

Belmont Bruins Edge Northern Iowa Panthers in Thrilling Contest

Thursday, February 12, 2026, 9:00 PM ET · Curb Event Center Arena

Belmont Bruins 91, Northern Iowa Panthers 86, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Northern Iowa Panthers vs Belmont Bruins?

Belmont Bruins beat Northern Iowa Panthers 91-86 at Curb Event Center Arena on February 12, 2026.

Who was favored in Northern Iowa Panthers vs Belmont Bruins?

Belmont Bruins were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -218 (about 69% implied). The favorite won.

The Belmont Bruins secured a narrow victory over the Northern Iowa Panthers with a final score of 91-86 in a thrilling matchup at the Curb Event Center Arena. This game showcased the competitive spirit of both teams, with Belmont continuing to demonstrate their strength at home, where they have an impressive record of 23-4 for the season. Belmont's recent form has been strong, with a 9-1 record in their last ten games, although they are coming off a loss to the Bradley Braves just a few days prior to this game. Their scoring average over this stretch has been notable, with the Bruins averaging 82.3 points while allowing 76.2 points per game.

On the other hand, the Northern Iowa Panthers have shown resilience, winning their last three games to improve their record to 16-10. Their recent form has seen them go 4-6 in their last ten matchups, but they have found their rhythm, averaging 64.5 points scored while allowing just 64.0 points. This game marked a significant challenge for the Panthers, as they have struggled on the road with a 1-4 away record in their last five games.

Historically, the Bruins and Panthers have faced each other three times in the last two seasons, with Belmont holding a 2-1 advantage in those meetings. The most recent encounter prior to this game was on January 8, 2026, where Belmont won decisively with a score of 78-65. The previous two matchups saw the Panthers winning one and the Bruins losing the other, indicating a competitive rivalry.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details on player availability, but the impact of any injuries could have played a role in the teams' strategies and performances. The market had priced Belmont as 4.5-point favorites according to DraftKings, with a moneyline of -218 for the Bruins and +180 for the Panthers. The total points line was set at 138.5, reflecting expectations for a high-scoring game.

The game conditions were conducive to an exciting matchup, and viewers could expect a fast-paced contest, especially given Belmont's high-scoring average. Key moments included crucial free throws from Tyler Lundblade and Max Weisbrod in the closing moments of the game, which kept the score tight and showcased the pressure of the situation.

Overall, this game highlighted the Bruins' ability to perform under pressure at home, while the Panthers demonstrated their fighting spirit, making for an engaging contest that kept fans on the edge of their seats.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	BEL -4.5	138.5 o -118 / u -102	Northern Iowa Panthers +180 · Belmont Bruins -218

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Leaders

PointsTyler Lundblade31Belmont Bruins
AssistsBrigham Rogers5Belmont Bruins
ReboundsJabez Jenkins6Belmont Bruins
PointsLeon Bond III21Northern Iowa Panthers
AssistsWill Hornseth7Northern Iowa Panthers
ReboundsLeon Bond III7Northern Iowa Panthers

Recent form

Belmont Bruins

Last 10: 9-1Streak L182.3 scored · 76.2 allowed per game4-0 at home

L84-95at Bradley BravesFeb 10
W68-62at UIC FlamesFeb 7
W103-90vs Drake BulldogsFeb 4
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

Northern Iowa Panthers

Last 10: 4-6Streak W364.5 scored · 64 allowed per game1-4 away

W89-60at Murray State RacersFeb 10
W61-49vs Bradley BravesFeb 7
W71-55vs Evansville Purple AcesJan 31
L50-65at Southern Illinois SalukisJan 29
W81-76vs Murray State RacersJan 24
L54-59at Illinois State RedbirdsJan 22
L44-54at Valparaiso BeaconsJan 17
L61-69vs UIC FlamesJan 14
L69-75at Bradley BravesJan 10
L65-78vs Belmont BruinsJan 8

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	Northern Iowa Panthers	Belmont Bruins
Field goals	27-55	31-54
Field goal %	49	57
Three-pointers	9-24	14-30
Three-point %	38	47
Free throws	23-24	15-18
Free throw %	96	83
Rebounds	26	26
Offensive rebounds	5	3
Defensive rebounds	21	23
Assists	14	19
Steals	8	7
Blocks	2	2
Turnovers	10	11
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	1	0
Technical fouls, total	1	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	16	9
Fast-break points	12	0
Points in the paint	30	32
Fouls	18	17
Largest lead	9	8
Lead changes	6	6
Time in front	17	76

How the scoring went

2nd Half54-59Jabez Jenkins makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half56-59Max Weisbrod makes layup
2nd Half57-59Leon Bond III makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half58-59Leon Bond III makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half58-62Tyler Lundblade makes 26-foot three point jumper (Isaiah West assists)
2nd Half59-62Will Hornseth makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half60-62Will Hornseth makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half60-65Tyler Lundblade makes 28-foot three point jumper (Brigham Rogers assists)
2nd Half62-65Kyle Pock makes 11-foot hook shot
2nd Half62-68Tyler Lundblade makes 26-foot three point jumper (Brigham Rogers assists)
2nd Half64-68Kyle Pock makes 13-foot hook shot
2nd Half64-70Brigham Rogers makes layup
2nd Half66-70Max Weisbrod makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half66-72Tyler Lundblade makes driving layup
2nd Half66-74Brigham Rogers makes 7-foot dunk (Jabez Jenkins assists)
2nd Half68-74Trey Campbell makes 11-foot jumper
2nd Half69-74Max Weisbrod makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half70-74Max Weisbrod makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half71-74Will Hornseth makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half72-74Will Hornseth makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half72-76Sam Orme makes 6-foot dunk
2nd Half74-76Tristan Smith makes layup
2nd Half76-76Leon Bond III makes layup
2nd Half76-78Jack Smiley makes layup
2nd Half76-80Jabez Jenkins makes layup
2nd Half76-83Tyler Lundblade makes 28-foot three point jumper
2nd Half77-83Trey Campbell makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half78-83Trey Campbell makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half78-85Isaiah West makes driving layup
2nd Half81-85Max Weisbrod makes 25-foot three point jumper (Leon Bond III assists)
2nd Half81-86Eoin Dillon makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half81-87Eoin Dillon makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half81-88Tyler Lundblade makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half81-89Tyler Lundblade makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half83-89Leon Bond III makes 4-foot dunk (Trey Campbell assists)
2nd Half83-90Tyler Lundblade makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half83-91Tyler Lundblade makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half84-91Max Weisbrod makes free throw 1 of 3
2nd Half85-91Max Weisbrod makes free throw 2 of 3
2nd Half86-91Max Weisbrod makes free throw 3 of 3