NASHVILLE, TN – New conference, same destination. The Belmont Bruins are heading to the NCAA Tournament for the third straight season, winning the Ohio Valley Conference tournament in their first season in the league.
Kerron Johnson’s jumper broke a 68-68 tie with less than two seconds remaining in overtime as Belmont downed last year’s OVC champion, the Murray State Racers. Johnson also hit a shot late in the second half to force overtime.
J.J. Mann led four Bruins in double figures with 18 points. Stacy Wilson and Isaiah Canaan had 23 and 22 respectively for Murray State.
John Tautges and Kyle Macy called the action on Westwood One Sports.