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Belmont Rallies from 19 Down to Defeat Murray State 87-70
Bruins mount comeback after Racers build big second-half lead
Published on Feb. 16, 2026
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Belmont erased a 19-point second-half deficit to defeat Murray State 87-70 on Sunday night. The Racers led 45-26 in the second half before the Bruins mounted a furious comeback, taking the lead at 52-50 with 12:15 remaining and never trailing again.
Why it matters
This comeback victory for Belmont keeps them in the hunt for the Missouri Valley Conference title, while the loss is a setback for Murray State's postseason aspirations.
The details
KJ Tenner led Murray State with 21 points, including 5-of-7 shooting from three-point range, while Javon Jackson also scored 21 points. For Belmont, Jack Smiley had 21 points, Eoin Dillon added 19, and Sam Orme scored 16. The Bruins shot 51.7% from the field and 45.5% from three-point range, including 68.8% in the second half. Murray State shot just 38.3% overall and 34.4% from beyond the arc.
- Belmont took its first lead at 52-50 with 12:15 remaining.
- Murray State's last field goal came with 2:26 remaining, a three-pointer by Mason Miller.
The players
KJ Tenner
Led Murray State with 21 points, including 5-of-7 shooting from three-point range.
Javon Jackson
Scored 21 points for Murray State.
Jack Smiley
Paced Belmont with 21 points on 7-of-10 shooting.
Eoin Dillon
Added 19 points for Belmont.
Sam Orme
Scored 16 points for Belmont.
What they’re saying
“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”
— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)
“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”
— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)
The takeaway
This comeback victory for Belmont keeps them in the hunt for the Missouri Valley Conference title, while the loss is a setback for Murray State's postseason aspirations.
