BELMONT RUMORS & GOSSIP
Lipscomb hires Casey Alexander
Lipscomb has hired Casey Alexander as the 18th head coach in the program's history, luring him away after spending the past two seasons at Stetson.
Athletic director Philip Hutcheson announced the hiring Saturday.
Alexander coached Stetson to an 11-7 finish in the Atlantic Sun this season, and he also is very familiar with Lipscomb after spending 16 years coaching with Rick...
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Belmont's 3-point shooting has Wildcats on alert
Belmont coach Rick Byrd hated the 3-point rule when it was first approved, and insisted he would have voted against it had he had the option 27 years ago.
Now it's the main reason his 11th-seeded Bruins are the trendy pick to knock off sixth-seeded Arizona when they open play Thursday in the NCAA tournament's West region.
Byrd says he's conservative when it comes to...
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March 20, 2013
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First Look: Belmont
Arizona will face the 11th seeded Belmont Bruins on Thursday. Here is a quick look at what Belmont did this season.
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March 17, 2013
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Belmont 82, Tennessee St. 73
Ian Clark and Kerron Johnson combined to score 49 points Friday, and Belmont defeated Tennessee State 82-73 in the Ohio Valley Conference semifinals.
Clark hit six 3-pointers en route to 26 points, Johnson finished with 23 points and seven assists, J.J. Mann added 13 points and Blake Jenkins 10 points and seven rebounds for the Bruins, who won their fourth straight regular-season...
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March 08, 2013
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Belmont making waves in college hoops
NASHVILLE From his Curb Event Center office, Rick Byrd has a bird's-eye view of the goings-on in the hip neighborhood that starts Belmont Boulevard.
Photos and plaques and things of personal importance line the walls and dot the desk. Here and there are this and that from country music star Vince Gill, a huge Belmont men's basketball supporter and Byrd confidante and golfing...
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January 18, 2013
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Belmont 64, Middle Tennessee 49
Kerron Johnson scored 14 of his 17 points in the second half to help Belmont pull away for a 64-49 victory over Middle Tennessee in a nonconference game Thursday night.
Ian Clark added 15 points for the Bruins (7-2), including a jumper and 3-point basket at the start of the second half that began a 16-3 run over the first 6:24 for a 46-29 lead.
A 3-pointer by Clark put Belmont...
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December 13, 2012
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Beware Of Belmont
The Belmont Bruins will stroll into Allen Fieldhouse Saturday night and for Kansas and coach Bill Self, taking them lightly would be the worse thing they could do against a team that might be perceived differently if the names on the front of their jerseys look more familiar.
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December 13, 2012
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Clark, Belmont defeat Maryville (Mo.) 88-49
Ian Clark scored 18 points on 6-of-7 shooting - including 4 of 4 from beyond the arc - and Belmont took care of business in an 88-49 romping over Division II Maryville (Mo.) Tuesday night.
Both teams were scoreless through the game's first 2:50 before Clark drained a 3-pointer, sparking a 16-4 run.
Belmont (2-0) outrebounded the Saints 32-25, forced Maryville to a 23 to 9 turnover...
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November 14, 2012
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Belmont Beats Florida Gulf Coast To Win 2012 Atlantic Sun Tournament
Kerron Johnson led the top-ranked Bruins with 15.0 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.7 assists over the three tournament games and was named Most Outstanding Player.
NCAA hoops odds preview - Belmont vs. Middle Tennessee
Dec 13, 8:00 PM | Murphy Center
Belmont Bruins vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Odds
6-2TEAM RECORD9-2
The college hoops wagering menu features a clash between Middle Tennessee and Belmont on Tuesday, with the host Blue Raiders trying to win and cover the NCAAB point spread.
The Bruins will try to spoil to the party on Tuesday; they are 2-2 ATS against the number this...
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December 13, 2011
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Belmont Bruins battle vs Tennessee State Tigers highlights college odds menu
Dec 6, 8:00 PM | Curb Event Center
Tennessee State Tigers vs Belmont Bruins Odds
3-5TEAM RECORD5-2
The Belmont Bruins will try to pay off for their supporters on Tuesday when they play host to the Tigers at Curb Event Center in NCAAB action.
The Tigers will try to spoil to the party on Tuesday; they are 3-4 ATS against the number this season, while the Bruins are 2-2 ATS...
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December 06, 2011
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Belmont Bruins battle vs Trevecca Nazrne Trojans highlights college odds menu
Nov 28, 8:00 PM | Curb Event Center
Trevecca Nazrne Trojans vs Belmont Bruins Odds
0-0TEAM RECORD2-2
The Bruins hope to be lousy hosts on Monday as the Trevecca Nazrne Trojans pay a visit to Curb Event Center on the college basketball betting menu.
The Bruins are 2-2 so far on the season, and 2-2 ATS vs. the number. The Trojans, meanwhile, are 1-3 and 2-2 ATS. OVER/UNDER...
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November 28, 2011
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Bruins face Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders: NCAAB odds preview and stats
Nov 20, 4:30 PM | Murphy Center
Belmont Bruins vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Odds
1-2TEAM RECORD4-0
The Belmont Bruins will look to pick up a win while covering the spread when they take on the Blue Raiders in Middle Tennessee at Murphy Center on Sunday in college basketball action.
The Blue Raiders bring a 4-0 record (4-0 ATS) to this tilt against the 1-2 Bruins, who...
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November 20, 2011
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Quotes: Duke v. Belmont
The Blue Devils met the media following their victory over the Belmont Bruins
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November 12, 2011
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Duke Blue Devils vs Belmont Bruins in college hoops odds
Nov 11, 9:00 PM | Cameron Indoor Stadium
Belmont Bruins vs Duke Blue Devils Odds
0-0TEAM RECORD0-0
College hoops betting interest focuses on the Duke vs Belmont battle Friday at Cameron Indoor Stadium as the Blue Devils look to defend home court and cover the NCAAB point spread.
The Blue Devils sit at 0-0 (0-0 ATS) on the season. By comparison, the Bruins are currently...
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November 11, 2011
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