Indiana State men's basketball falls to MVC champion

Sycamores lose 87-70 to Belmont on the road

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The Indiana State men's basketball team was defeated 87-70 by Missouri Valley Conference regular-season champion Belmont on Saturday night at Curb Event Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

Why it matters

Indiana State has struggled this season, while Belmont has emerged as the dominant team in the MVC. This loss further cements Belmont's position atop the conference standings.

The details

Indiana State was unable to keep pace with Belmont, who led for the majority of the game. The Sycamores shot just 40% from the field and were outrebounded 40-30 in the contest.

  • The game took place on Saturday, February 22, 2026.

The players

Belmont

The Missouri Valley Conference regular-season champion basketball team.

Indiana State

The men's basketball team that lost to Belmont.

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The takeaway

This loss drops Indiana State further down the MVC standings, while Belmont continues to cement its position as the team to beat in the conference this season.