NCAAB · Final

Belmont Bruins Defeat Tennessee State Tigers 87-79

Saturday, November 8, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · Curb Event Center Arena

Belmont Bruins 87, Tennessee State Tigers 79, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Tennessee State Tigers vs Belmont Bruins?

Belmont Bruins beat Tennessee State Tigers 87-79 at Curb Event Center Arena on November 8, 2025.

In an exciting matchup at the Curb Event Center Arena, the Belmont Bruins emerged victorious over the Tennessee State Tigers with a final score of 87-79. This game showcased the competitive spirit of both teams, with Belmont maintaining a strong home record of 2-0 and Tennessee State holding a 1-1 record on the season. The Bruins' recent form has been impressive, boasting a 7-3 record over their last ten games, while the Tigers also displayed solid performance with a similar record of 7-3 in their last ten outings.

Belmont's recent games have seen them scoring an average of 74.5 points while allowing 70.2 points per game. In their last five games, they have maintained a record of 4-1, averaging 69.8 points scored and 61.6 points allowed. Their last game before this fixture was a convincing win against the Air Force Falcons, where they triumphed 79-63. On the other hand, Tennessee State has averaged 75.9 points scored and 66.1 points allowed in their last ten games, with a 4-1 record in their last five. They entered this game on the heels of a commanding win against the Fisk Bulldogs, finishing 101-50.

When looking at home and away performances, Belmont has a strong home record of 5-1, while Tennessee State has struggled on the road with a 2-3 away record. This home advantage played a significant role in the outcome of the game. Previous meetings between these two teams have also been competitive, but the Bruins' current form and home-court advantage were evident in this matchup.

In terms of injuries, the block does not specify any key players missing from either team, suggesting that both squads were at full strength for this contest. The market had priced Belmont as the favorite, reflecting their home advantage and recent form, with the odds indicating a strong likelihood of a Bruins victory.

The conditions during the game were typical for early November, with no adverse weather conditions reported, allowing for a smooth gameplay experience. Fans and viewers were treated to a thrilling contest, highlighted by key scoring plays in the second half. Notable moments included a dunk by Sam Orme, which was assisted by Drew Scharnowski, and crucial free throws by Isaiah West and Jabez Jenkins that helped secure the Bruins' lead in the closing minutes.

As the game progressed, Belmont's ability to maintain composure under pressure proved vital. They executed critical plays down the stretch, including a three-point jumper by Aaron Nkrumah, which kept the Tigers at bay. The final minutes were marked by successful free throws from West and Jenkins, sealing the victory for the Bruins.

Overall, this matchup not only highlighted the strengths of both teams but also set the tone for the rest of the season. Belmont's victory reinforces their strong start, while Tennessee State will look to regroup and build on their performance as the season progresses.

Leaders

PointsDrew Scharnowski17Belmont Bruins
AssistsNic McClain8Belmont Bruins
ReboundsSam Orme8Belmont Bruins
PointsDante Harris21Tennessee State Tigers
AssistsTravis Harper II2Tennessee State Tigers
ReboundsJalen Pitre11Tennessee State Tigers

Recent form

Belmont Bruins

Last 10: 7-3Streak W174.5 scored · 70.2 allowed per game5-1 at home

W79-63vs Air Force FalconsNov 4
L50-57at Drake BulldogsMar 8
W76-63vs Illinois State RedbirdsMar 7
W70-60vs Murray State RacersMar 2
W74-65at Missouri State BearsFeb 27
W77-75vs Indiana State SycamoresFeb 22
L75-82vs Northern Iowa PanthersFeb 20
W73-68at Southern Illinois SalukisFeb 16
L86-101at Valparaiso BeaconsFeb 13
W85-68vs Missouri State BearsFeb 8

Tennessee State Tigers

Last 10: 7-3Streak W175.9 scored · 66.1 allowed per game2-3 away

W101-50vs Fisk BulldogsNov 4
L69-71at SIU Edwardsville CougarsMar 8
W69-55vs Lindenwood LionsMar 7
W74-69vs Southern Indiana Screaming EaglesMar 1
W64-55vs Morehead State EaglesFeb 28
L74-77at Tennessee Tech Golden EaglesFeb 22
W86-75at UT Martin SkyhawksFeb 19
L72-84at SIU Edwardsville CougarsFeb 15
W66-49at Eastern Illinois PanthersFeb 14
W84-76vs Lindenwood LionsFeb 8

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Tennessee State	23-10	-	15-5
Morehead State	20-13	-	15-5
Southeast Missouri State	20-13	1	14-6
UT Martin	22-11	2	13-7
SIU Edwardsville	19-13	3	12-8
Lindenwood	18-15	4	11-9
Little Rock	12-20	6	9-11
Tennessee Tech	13-18	6	8-12
Eastern Illinois	13-20	7	8-12
Southern Indiana	7-23	11	4-16
Western Illinois	5-26	14	1-19
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	Tennessee State Tigers	Belmont Bruins
Field goals	27-77	30-57
Field goal %	35	53
Three-pointers	8-27	5-20
Three-point %	30	25
Free throws	17-20	22-33
Free throw %	85	67
Rebounds	44	42
Offensive rebounds	19	8
Defensive rebounds	25	34
Assists	9	18
Steals	12	6
Blocks	3	6
Turnovers	13	17
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	18	9
Fast-break points	14	8
Points in the paint	34	50
Fouls	28	15
Largest lead	1	12

How the scoring went

2nd Half49-57Khalil London made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half50-57Khalil London made Free Throw.
2nd Half51-57Khalil London made Free Throw.
2nd Half51-59Sam Orme made Dunk. Assisted by Nic McClain.
2nd Half51-60Sam Orme made Free Throw.
2nd Half53-60Antoine Lorick III made Layup.
2nd Half53-62Sam Orme made Layup.
2nd Half54-62Travis Harper II made Free Throw.
2nd Half55-62Travis Harper II made Free Throw.
2nd Half55-63Tyler Lundblade made Free Throw.
2nd Half55-64Tyler Lundblade made Free Throw.
2nd Half57-64Travis Harper II made Layup. Assisted by Antoine Lorick III.
2nd Half57-66Drew Scharnowski made Dunk.
2nd Half58-66Aaron Nkrumah made Free Throw.
2nd Half60-66Carlous Williams made Layup.
2nd Half60-68Sam Orme made Layup. Assisted by Nic McClain.
2nd Half62-68Antoine Lorick III made Dunk. Assisted by Dante Harris.
2nd Half62-69Sam Orme made Free Throw.
2nd Half62-71Jabez Jenkins made Dunk.
2nd Half64-71Khalil London made Layup.
2nd Half66-71Dante Harris made Layup. Assisted by Antoine Lorick III.
2nd Half66-74Tyler Lundblade made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Sam Orme.
2nd Half67-74Dante Harris made Free Throw.
2nd Half68-74Dante Harris made Free Throw.
2nd Half68-75Jabez Jenkins made Free Throw.
2nd Half69-75Travis Harper II made Free Throw.
2nd Half70-75Travis Harper II made Free Throw.
2nd Half70-77Nic McClain made Layup.
2nd Half73-77Travis Harper II made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Khalil London.
2nd Half73-78Nic McClain made Free Throw.
2nd Half73-79Nic McClain made Free Throw.
2nd Half76-79Khalil London made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Travis Harper II.
2nd Half76-81Sam Orme made Dunk. Assisted by Drew Scharnowski.
2nd Half76-82Drew Scharnowski made Free Throw.
2nd Half76-83Isaiah West made Free Throw.
2nd Half76-84Isaiah West made Free Throw.
2nd Half79-84Aaron Nkrumah made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half79-85Isaiah West made Free Throw.
2nd Half79-86Jabez Jenkins made Free Throw.
2nd Half79-87Jabez Jenkins made Free Throw.