Belmont Bruins Defeat Murray State Racers in High-Scoring Affair

Belmont wins rematch of top Missouri Valley Conference teams

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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The Belmont Bruins defeated the Murray State Racers 103-86 in a high-scoring college basketball matchup on Sunday. This was a rematch of the two top teams in the Missouri Valley Conference, with Belmont winning the previous meeting as well. Belmont shot 50% from three-point range and led by as many as 34 points in the game.

Why it matters

This victory keeps Belmont in first place in the Missouri Valley Conference standings, while Murray State drops to second place. The game featured two of the most productive offenses in the conference, showcasing the strong offensive talent on both teams.

The details

Belmont was led by Tyler Lundblade, who scored 16 points and played a team-high 34.4 minutes. Sam Orme added 12.6 points and 5.3 rebounds, while Drew Scharnowski provided 11.1 points and a team-high 6.3 rebounds. For Murray State, Javon Jackson scored a team-high 16.5 points, Roman Domon came off the bench to score 13.9 points, and Fredrick King recorded a double-double with 13.7 points and 8.8 rebounds.

  • The two teams faced off just over two weeks ago on January 31st, with Belmont winning 103-86.
  • This rematch took place on Sunday, February 15, 2026.

The players

Tyler Lundblade

A Belmont Bruins guard who leads the team in minutes played and is averaging 16.1 points per game.

Javon Jackson

A Murray State Racers guard who leads the team in scoring with 16.5 points per game.

Fredrick King

A Murray State Racers forward who is averaging a double-double with 13.7 points and 8.8 rebounds per game.

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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)

What’s next

The two teams will face off again on March 1st in the final regular season game, which could have major implications for the Missouri Valley Conference standings.

The takeaway

This high-scoring affair between two of the top teams in the Missouri Valley Conference showcased the offensive firepower of both squads. Belmont's ability to pull away early and control the game demonstrates their status as the conference's top team so far this season.