"Belmont outscores opponents by 12.7 points per game (scoring 82.5 per game to rank 70th in college basketball while allowing 69.8 per contest to rank 83rd in college basketball) and has a +266 scoring differential overall. The Bruins are averaging 82.5 points, 12.8 more than the Beacons concede. Belmont connects on 9.9 three-pointers per game (48th in college basketball) compared to its opponents' 10.1. It shoots 39.0% from deep while its opponents hit 32.6% from long range."
"The Belmont Bruins (18-3, 8-2 MVC) will try to extend a five-game win streak when they visit the Valparaiso Beacons (10-10, 4-5 MVC) on January 28, 2026 at Athletics-Recreation Center. Belmont won its most recent game against Illinois State, 80-69, on Saturday. Eoin Dillon was its top scorer with 16 points. In its previous game, Valparaiso beat Southern Illinois on Wednesday, 69-63. Justus McNair scored a team-high 17 points (and chipped in one assist and one rebound)."
Belmont enters the game 18-3 (8-2 MVC) riding a five-game win streak and coming off an 80-69 victory over Illinois State, led by Eoin Dillon with 16 points. Valparaiso is 10-10 (4-5 MVC) after a 69-63 win over Southern Illinois in which Justus McNair scored 17 points. Belmont averages 82.5 points per game while allowing 69.8 and holds a +266 scoring differential. The Bruins make 9.9 three-pointers per game at a 39.0% clip and score 81.3 points at home versus 82.0 on the road. The matchup tips at 8 p.m. ET, available on ESPN+, with tickets via Vivid Seats.
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