Lundblade scores 22, Belmont defeats Missouri State 74-65

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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Tyler Lundblade had 22 points in Belmont's 74-65 win against Missouri State on Wednesday night.

Lundblade shot 8 for 12, including 6 for 9 from beyond the arc for the Bruins (20-10, 12-7 Missouri Valley Conference). Sam Orme shot 5 of 7 from the field and 4 for 5 from the line to add 15 points. Jonathan Pierre went 5 of 12 from the field (3 for 9 from 3-point range) to finish with 13 points.

Dez White finished with 20 points for the Bears (9-21, 2-17). Vincent Brady II added 18 points, six rebounds, four assists and three steals for Missouri State. Michael Osei-Bonsu also had 11 points and 10 rebounds.

Belmont took the lead with 13:34 remaining in the first half and did not give it up. Orme led his team in scoring with eight points in the first half to help put them ahead 34-24 at the break. Lundblade scored 15 points in the second half.

Both teams next play Sunday. Belmont hosts Murray State and Missouri State goes on the road to play Drake.

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