NASHVILLE, TN – Taylor Barnette’s three-pointer with time running down gave Belmont an 88-87 victory over Murray State in the Ohio Valley Conference Championship Game and earned the Bruins a berth in the NCAA Tournament.
Murray State had a chance to answer, but failed to get a shot off before the final horn. The loss snapped the Racers’ 25-game winning streak and puts their hopes of a tournament spot in serious jeopardy.
Craig Bradshaw had 25 points to lead Belmont. T.J. Sapp had a game-high 28 for Murray State.
Kevin Kugler and Will Perdue called the action on Westwood One Sports.