Men's Basketball 'Best Images of 2012-13' Available on Belmont Photo Store April 26, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - The 2012-13 Belmont Men's Basketball season in pictures is now available on the Belmont Photo Store. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Sweeps TSWA Awards April 18, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball senior Ian Clark (Memphis, Tenn.) and head coach Rick Byrd were honored by the Tennessee Sports Writers Association Thursday. [READ MORE] Ian Clark Wins Portsmouth Invitational Championship, Named to All-Tournament Team April 14, 2013 PORTSMOUTH, Va. - - Belmont University men's basketball senior Ian Clark (Memphis, Tenn.) kept his championship form this weekend as part of the winning team at the Portsmouth Invitational. [READ MORE] J.J. Mann Receives National Award April 11, 2013 CLEVELAND, Ohio - - Belmont University men's basketball junior J.J. Mann (Smyrna, Ga.) has been named to the 2012-13 Division I-AAA Athletics Directors Association (DI-AAA ADA) Men's Basketball Scholar-Athlete Team, the organization announced Thursday. [READ MORE] Belmont University Hosts Integrity in Sport Panel April 10, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University hosted the first Integrity in Sport panel Wednesday. [READ MORE] Ian Clark to Compete in Portsmouth Invitational April 9, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball senior Ian Clark (Memphis, Tenn.) has accepted an invitation to participate in the prestigious Portsmouth Invitational Tournament. [READ MORE] J.J. Mann Final Four Journal - Day Four April 9, 2013 ATLANTA, Ga. - - Belmont University men's basketball junior J.J. Mann (Smyrna, Ga.) will serve as a special Final Four correspondent for belmontbruins.com, documenting his experience as part of the inaugural Allstate NABC Good Works Team. [READ MORE] J.J. Mann Final Four Journal - Day Three April 8, 2013 ATLANTA, Ga. - - Belmont University men's basketball junior J.J. Mann (Smyrna, Ga.) will serve as a special Final Four correspondent for belmontbruins.com, documenting his experience as part of the inaugural Allstate NABC Good Works Team. [READ MORE] J.J. Mann Final Four Journal - Day Two April 7, 2013 ATLANTA, Ga. - - Belmont University men's basketball junior J.J. Mann (Smyrna, Ga.) will serve as a special Final Four correspondent for belmontbruins.com, documenting his experience as part of the inaugural Allstate NABC Good Works Team. [READ MORE] J.J. Mann Final Four Journal - Day One April 6, 2013 ATLANTA, Ga. - - Belmont University men's basketball junior J.J. Mann (Smyrna, Ga.) will serve as a special Final Four correspondent for belmontbruins.com, documenting his experience as part of the inaugural Allstate NABC Good Works Team. [READ MORE] Ian Clark Finishes Third in Hampton Hotels Men's 3-Point Championship April 4, 2013 ATLANTA, Ga. - - Belmont University men's basketball senior Ian Clark (Memphis, Tenn.) finished third in the Hampton Hotels Men's 3-Point Championship Thursday night. [READ MORE] Clark, Mann Heading to Atlanta for Final Four Weekend April 3, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball student-athletes Ian Clark (Memphis, Tenn.) and J.J. Mann (Smyrna, Ga.) will represent the program at this weekend's Final Four. [READ MORE] Ian Clark Adds Two More National Awards April 1, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball senior Ian Clark (Memphis, Tenn.) added two more national awards to his growing list of season accolades Monday. [READ MORE] Belmont University Athletics Announces 2013-14 Basketball Season Ticket Promotion April 1, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Following a successful inaugural season in the Ohio Valley Conference, Belmont University Athletics announced Monday a special promotion for 2013-14 basketball season tickets. [READ MORE] Ian Clark Selected For State Farm® College Slam Dunk & 3-Point Championships March 27, 2013 CHICAGO, Ill. - - Belmont University men’s basketball senior Ian Clark (Memphis, Tenn.) has accepted an invitation to participate in the State Farm® College Slam Dunk & 3-Point Championships, Intersport announced Wednesday via Twitter. [READ MORE] Clark, Johnson Named NABC All-District March 26, 2013 KANSAS CITY, Mo. - - Belmont University men's basketball seniors Ian Clark (Memphis, Tenn.) and Kerron Johnson have been named to the 2013 National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) All-District 19 Team, the organization announced Tuesday. [READ MORE] Ian Clark Named to Lute Olson All-America Team March 26, 2013 BOSTON, Mass - - Belmont University men's basketball senior Ian Clark (Memphis, Tenn.) was named to the 2013 Lute Olson All-America Team late Monday. [READ MORE] NCAA Tournament Media Rewind March 25, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - BelmontBruins.com has compiled a selection of notable press clippings and media hits for Belmont University men's basketball during the 2013 NCAA Tournament. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Garners More Recognition from CollegeInsider.com March 23, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - On the heels of its sixth NCAA Tournament appearance in the last eight years, Belmont University men's basketball received more honors from CollegeInsider.com this past week. [READ MORE] Dream Season Ends; Men's Basketball Falls to Arizona in NCAA Tournament Second Round March 21, 2013 SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Belmont University men's basketball fell to Pac-12 stalwart Arizona, 81-64, in the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament Thursday night. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Prepares for Arizona Thursday March 20, 2013 SALT LAKE CITY, Utah - - Belmont University men's basketball continued its preparation for Thursday's NCAA Men's Basketball Championship Second Round game against West Region No. 6 seed Arizona. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball NCAA Tournament Media Day Recap March 21, 2013 SALT LAKE CITY, Utah - - Belmont University men's basketball took part in NCAA Tournament Media Day Wednesday at EnergySolutions Arena. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Arrives in Salt Lake City for NCAA Tournament March 20, 2013 SALT LAKE CITY, Utah - - Belmont University men's basketball has arrived in Salt Lake City in advance of Thursday's second round NCAA Tournament game against Arizona. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Wins InsideHigherEd.com's March Madness Academic Bracket March 18, 2013 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- InsideHigherEd.com—an online source for news, opinion and jobs for all of higher education—released today its own picks for the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Bracket and selected Belmont University to take home the Championship Trophy, at least according to the team’s multi-year Academic Progress Rate (APR). [READ MORE] Men's Basketball to Face Arizona Thursday in NCAA Tournament Second Round March 17, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball will face tradition-rich Arizona of the Pacific-12 Conference in the second round of the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship. [READ MORE] EXCLUSIVE: CollegeInsider.com Podcast with Ian Clark March 14, 2013 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - - Belmont University men's basketball senior Ian Clark (Memphis, Tenn.) is the subject of the latest feature podcast on CollegeInsider.com. [READ MORE] Belmont to Host NCAA Tournament Selection Show Pep Rally This Sunday March 14, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Belmont will host a NCAA Tournament Selection Show Pep Rally this Sunday afternoon, March 17th in the Beaman Student Life Center. [READ MORE] Rick Byrd Named Finalist for Hugh Durham National Coach of the Year Award March 13, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball head coach Rick Byrd has been named finalist for the 2013 Hugh Durham National Coach of the Year Award, CollegeInsider.com announced Wednesday. [READ MORE] Rick Byrd Named Finalist for Skip Prosser Man of the Year Award March 12, 2013 BOSTON, Mass. - - Belmont University men's basketball head coach Rick Byrd has been named one of 20 finalists for the Skip Prosser Man of the Year Award, CollegeInsider.com announced Tuesday. [READ MORE] Tuesday's Belmont Basketball Hoop Hour Sold Out March 12, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Reserved seating for the final Belmont Basketball Hoop Hour presented by Trane scheduled for Tuesday, March 12th is officially sold out. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Receives National Top 25 Poll Votes March 11, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - For the fifth time in the last six weeks, Belmont University men's basketball is among those receiving votes in both national polls. [READ MORE] Commentary: Looking Back, Looking Ahead March 11, 2013 It is hard to put into words what Saturday night's Ohio Valley Conference men's basketball championship meant, and will mean to Belmont University. [READ MORE] Win for the Ages; Men's Basketball Defeats Murray State to Claim OVC Championship and NCAA Tournament Bid March 9, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Words won’t do it justice. In a game befitting the drama of championship week, Belmont University men’s basketball defeated Murray State, 70-68, in overtime to claim the 2013 OVC Men’s Basketball Championship and earn an automatic bid to the 2013 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Plays Murray State Saturday in OVC Championship March 9, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball returns to action Saturday night against Murray State in the 2013 OVC Basketball Championship. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Defeats Tennessee State, Advances to OVC Championship March 8, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball defeated Tennessee State, 82-73, Saturday night in the semifinal round of the 2013 OVC Basketball Championship. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Plays OVC Semifinal Friday March 7, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball returns to action Friday in the semifinal round of Ohio Valley Conference Basketball Championship. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Well-Represented on All-OVC Teams March 5, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men’s basketball seniors Ian Clark (Memphis, Tenn.) and Kerron Johnson (Huntsville, Ala.), and head coach Rick Byrd earned recognition in the 2012-13 OVC Men’s Basketball Honors, the league office announced Tuesday. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Receives National Top 25 Poll Votes March 4, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - For the fourth time in the last five weeks, Belmont University men's basketball is among those receiving votes in both national polls. [READ MORE] Belmont Basketball OVC Tournament Central March 4, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Fans of Belmont men's and women's basketball can now find all pertinent information for the 2013 OVC Tournament in one place. [READ MORE] Seniors Lead Men's Basketball Past Jacksonville State March 2, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Behind a career-high 26 points from senior Kerron Johnson (Huntsville, Ala.), Belmont University men's basketball defeated Jacksonville State, 78-71, Saturday afternoon. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Hosts Jacksonville State Saturday March 1, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball returns to action Saturday against Jacksonville State. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Defeats SIU Edwardsville, Secures Fourth Consecutive Regular Season Conference Championship February 27, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Behind balanced scoring and strong team defense, Belmont University men's basketball defeated SIU Edwardsville, 73-43, Wednesday night. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball to Participate in 2013 Tip-Off Tournament February 27, 2013 SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - - Belmont University men's basketball will take part in the 2013 Tip-Off Tournament, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced Wednesday. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Hosts SIU Edwardsville Wednesday February 26, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball returns to action Wednesday against SIU Edwardsville. [READ MORE] Ian Clark Candidate for 2013 Naismith Award February 26, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men’s basketball senior Ian Clark (Memphis, Tenn.) has been named candidate for the 2013 Naismith Men’s College Player of the Year award presented by AT&T, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced Tuesday. [READ MORE] J.J. Mann Named to Allstate NABC Good Works Team® February 26, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men’s basketball junior J.J. Mann (Smyrna, Ga.) has been named to the inaugural Allstate NABC Good Works Team®, the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) and Allstate Insurance Company announced Tuesday. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Receives National Top 25 Poll Votes February 25, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - For the third time in the last four weeks, Belmont University men's basketball is among those receiving votes in both national polls. [READ MORE] Ian Clark Finalist for Lou Henson Award February 25, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball senior Ian Clark (Memphis, Tenn.) has been named finalist for the 2013 Lou Henson Award, CollegeInsider.com announced Monday. [READ MORE] Night to Remember: Men's Basketball Defeats Ohio in Ramada Worldwide BracketBusters February 24, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - On an unforgettable night, Belmont men's basketball defeated Ohio, 81-62, Saturday night in the Ramada Worldwide BracketBusters. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Hosts Ohio in Ramada Worldwide BracketBusters Saturday February 22, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont Basketball returns to action Saturday against Ohio in the Ramada Worldwide BracketBusters. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Defeats Eastern Illinois February 20, 2013 CHARLESTON, Ill. - - Behind strong, active defense and unselfish offense, Belmont University men's basketball defeated Eastern Illinois, 80-49, Wednesday night. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Faces Eastern Illinois Wednesday February 19, 2013 CHARLESTON, Ill. - - Belmont University men's basketball completes a busy road stretch Wednesday at Eastern Illinois. [READ MORE] Rick Byrd to Guest on NewsChannel5+ Sportsline Monday February 15, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball head coach Rick Byrd will be the featured guest on NewsChannel5+'s 'Sportsline' program Monday, Feb. 18. [READ MORE] Cold Shooting Plagues Men's Basketball at Tennessee State February 14, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - In an uncharacteristically frigid shooting performance, Belmont University men's basketball dropped an 80-69 decision at Tennessee State Thursday. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Travels to Tennessee State Thursday February 13, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball returns to action Thursday at Tennessee State. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Jacksonville State Game Selected for ESPNU, Game Time Changed February 13, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball's Mar. 2 home game against Jacksonville State will be broadcast live on ESPNU, the Ohio Valley Conference office announced Wednesday. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Receives National Top 25 Poll Votes February 11, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - For the second consecutive week, Belmont University men's basketball is among those receiving votes in both national polls. [READ MORE] Guards Lead Men's Basketball Past Austin Peay February 9, 2013 CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - - Behind exemplary guard play, Belmont University men's basketball defeated Austin Peay, 78-65, Saturday night. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Travels to Austin Peay Saturday February 8, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball returns to action Saturday at Austin Peay. [READ MORE] Canaan Three Denies Men's Basketball Comeback at Murray State February 7, 2013 MURRAY, Ky. - - Despite a heroic final five minutes, Belmont University men's basketball dropped a 79-74 decision at Murray State Thursday night. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Visits Murray State Thursday February 6, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball returns to action Thursday night at Murray State. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball to Host Ohio in Ramada Worldwide BracketBusters February 4, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball will host Ohio University in the 2013 Ramada Worldwide BracketBusters. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Receives National Top 25 Poll Votes February 4, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball is among those receiving votes in both national polls for the week of Feb. 4. [READ MORE] Defense Leads Men's Basketball Past Tennessee Tech February 2, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - In front of an enthusiastic Homecoming crowd, Belmont University men's basketball defeated Tennessee Tech, 74-52, Saturday night. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Hosts Tennessee Tech Saturday February 1, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball returns to action Saturday against Tennessee Tech. [READ MORE] Johnson Leads Men's Basketball Past Morehead State January 31, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Behind a career-high tying 25 points from senior Kerron Johnson (Huntsville, Ala.), Belmont University men's basketball defeated Morehead State, 93-74, Thursday night. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Hosts Morehead State Thursday January 30, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball returns to action Thursday against Morehead State. [READ MORE] Ian Clark Earns Fourth OVC Player of the Week Honor January 28, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball senior Ian Clark (Memphis, Tenn.) has been named adidas OVC Men's Basketball Player of the Week, the league office announced Monday. [READ MORE] Impressive Shooting Carries Men's Basketball Past Eastern Kentucky January 26, 2013 RICHMOND, Ky. - - Belmont University men’s basketball rode one of its most efficient offensive performances in recent memory in defeating Eastern Kentucky, 85-74, Saturday night. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Visits Eastern Kentucky Saturday January 25, 2013 RICHMOND, Ky. - - Belmont University men's basketball returns to action Saturday at Eastern Kentucky. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Rallies Past Morehead State January 24, 2013 MOREHEAD, Ky. - - Belmont University men's basketball delivered clutch plays down the stretch to defeat Morehead State, 64-63, Thursday night. [READ MORE] Tickets for Selected OVC Road Games On Sale Now January 24, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tickets for four upcoming men’s basketball OVC road games are available now for purchase through the Curb Event Center box office. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Travels to Morehead State Thursday January 23, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball returns to action Thursday at Morehead State. [READ MORE] OVC Tournament Early Bird Ticket Deals Available Now January 15, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Early bird ticket packages for the 2013 Ohio Valley Conference Basketball Championships are on sale now. [READ MORE] Ian Clark Named adidas OVC Player of the Week January 21, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men’s basketball senior Ian Clark (Memphis, Tenn.) has been named adidas OVC Men’s Basketball Player of the Week, the league office announced Monday. [READ MORE] Fast Start, Strong Finish Leads Men's Basketball Past Tennessee State January 19, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - In front of a boisterous home crowd, Belmont University men's basketball defeated Tennessee State, 78-66, Saturday night. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Hosts Tennessee State Saturday January 18, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball returns to action Saturday against Tennessee State. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Defeats Eastern Kentucky January 17, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - In a game with the intensity and drama of March, Belmont University men’s basketball defeated Eastern Kentucky, 83-76, Thursday night. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Hosts Eastern Kentucky Thursday January 16, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball returns to action Thursday against Eastern Kentucky. [READ MORE] Clark, Bradshaw Earn OVC Weekly Honors January 14, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men’s basketball senior Ian Clark (Memphis, Tenn.) and freshman Craig Bradshaw (Franklin, Tenn.) earned weekly honors from the Ohio Valley Conference, the league office announced Monday. [READ MORE] Clark's Career Day Leads Men's Basketball Past UT Martin January 12, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Behind a career-high 32 points from senior Ian Clark (Memphis, Tenn.), Belmont men's basketball defeated UT Martin, 90-53, Saturday afternoon. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Hosts UT Martin Saturday January 11, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball returns to action Saturday afternoon versus UT Martin. [READ MORE] Noack, Clark Lead Men's Basketball Past Southeast Missouri January 10, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men’s basketball defeated Southeast Missouri, 107-72, in its Ohio Valley Conference home opener. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Hosts Southeast Missouri Thursday January 9, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball hosts Southeast Missouri Thursday in its OVC home opener. [READ MORE] Fast Start Leads Men's Basketball Past Tennessee Tech January 5, 2013 COOKEVILLE, Tenn. - - In arguably its finest game of the season, Belmont University men's basketball defeated Tennessee Tech, 83-52, Saturday night. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Travels to Tennessee Tech Saturday January 4, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball continues OVC play Saturday night at Tennessee Tech. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Beats Jacksonville State 73-62 for First OVC Win January 3, 2013 JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - - Behind 16 points and 11 rebounds from junior J.J. Mann (Smyrna, Ga.), Belmont University men’s basketball defeated Jacksonville State, 73-62, Thursday night in the program’s first Ohio Valley Conference game. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Opens OVC Play at Jacksonville State Thursday January 2, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - After a rigorous non-conference schedule, Belmont University men's basketball opens OVC play Thursday at Jacksonville State. [READ MORE] Final Belmont Basketball Hoop Hour Scheduled for March 12 March 6, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn.— The final Belmont Basketball Hoop Hour of the season is scheduled for Tuesday, March 12th [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Comeback Denied at UCF December 29, 2012 ORLANDO, Fla. - - Frigid first half shooting proved too much to overcome as Belmont University men's basketball dropped a 66-63 decision at UCF Saturday night. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Plays UCF Saturday Night December 29, 2012 ORLANDO, Fla. - - Belmont University men's basketball plays host UCF Saturday night in the championship game of UCF Holiday Tournament. [READ MORE] Defense Carries Men's Basketball Past Boston University December 28, 2012 ORLANDO, Fla. - - Behind strong team defense and balanced scoring, Belmont University men's basketball defeated Boston University, 64-48, Friday night in the first round of the UCF Holiday Tournament. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Takes On Boston University Friday December 27, 2012 ORLANDO, Fla. - - Belmont University men's basketball returns to action following the Christmas holiday Friday night against Boston University in the UCF Holiday Tournament. [READ MORE] Kerron Johnson Named to Cousy Award Watch List December 20, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men’s basketball senior Kerron Johnson (Huntsville, Ala.) has been named to the 2013 Bob Cousy Award Watch List, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced Thursday. [READ MORE] Second Half Run Powers Men's Basketball Past South Dakota State December 19, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Behind a spirited 18-0 run midway through the second half, Belmont University men's basketball defeated South Dakota State, 76-49, Wednesday night. [READ MORE] Holiday Hoops as Men's Basketball Hosts South Dakota State Wednesday December 18, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball returns to action Wednesday night, playing host to South Dakota State. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Falls at No. 9 Kansas December 15, 2012 LAWRENCE, Kan. - - Belmont University men's basketball dropped an 89-60 decision to No. 9 Kansas Saturday night. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Visits Kansas Saturday December 14, 2012 LAWRENCE, Kan. - - Belmont Basketball returns to action Saturday at 2012 National Runner-Up Kansas. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Defeats Middle Tennessee December 13, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Behind spirited defense and its experienced backcourt, Belmont University men's basketball defeated Middle Tennessee, 64-49, Thursday night. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Hosts Middle Tennessee Thursday December 12, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont Basketball returns to action following semester exams Thursday against Middle Tennessee. [READ MORE] Brandon Baker Feature - ESPN.com December 6, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball senior forward Brandon Baker (Milford, Ohio) is the subject of a feature story on ESPN.com. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Defeats Lipscomb December 4, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Behind tough, united defense and unselfish play, Belmont University men's basketball defeated Lipscomb, 100-66, Tuesday night. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Hosts Lipscomb Tuesday December 3, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - After a five-game road swing, Belmont Basketball hosts Lipscomb Tuesday. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Rally Denied at VCU December 1, 2012 RICHMOND, Va. - - Despite a spirited second half push, Belmont University men's basketball dropped a 75-65 decision at Virginia Commonwealth Saturday night. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Visits VCU Saturday November 30, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball returns to action Saturday at VCU. [READ MORE] Ian Clark Named adidas OVC Player of the Week November 26, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men’s basketball senior Ian Clark (Memphis, Tenn.) has been named adidas OVC Men’s Basketall Player of the Week, the league office announced Monday. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Outlasts Oral Roberts in Shootout Finale November 24, 2012 ANCHORAGE, Alaska - - Belmont University men’s basketball outlasted Oral Roberts, 70-67, Saturday night in the Carrs/Safeway Great Alaska Shootout. [READ MORE] Northeastern Sours Clark's Record Night November 23, 2012 ANCHORAGE, Alaska - - Belmont University men’s basketball dropped a 74-71 decision to Northeastern Friday night in the semifinal round of the 2012 Carrs/Safeway Great Alaska Shootout. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Faces Northeastern Friday November 22, 2012 ANCHORAGE, Alaska - - Belmont University men's basketball faces Northeastern Friday in the semifinal round of the Carrs/Safeway Great Alaska Shootout. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Defeats Alaska Anchorage in Shootout Opener November 22, 2012 ANCHORAGE, Alaska - - Working into the wee hours of the morning, Belmont University men’s basketball defeated Alaska Anchorage in the quarterfinal round of the Carrs/Safeway Great Alaska Shootout Wednesday. [READ MORE] Bruins in Alaska Diary -- Day One November 20, 2012 ANCHORAGE -- Greetings from Anchorage and the Great Alaska Shootout! Well it was a busy first day in Alaska for the Belmont men’s basketball players, coaches, and administrative staff. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Prepares to Open Great Alaska Shootout November 21, 2012 ANCHORAGE, Alaska - - Belmont University men's basketball is set to face host Alaska Anchorage in the opening game of the 2012 Carrs/Safeway Great Alaska Shootout. [READ MORE] Clark Tabbed TSWA Men's Basketball Player of the Week November 20, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Senior Ian Clark was named the TSWA Men's Basketball Player of the Week after helping the Bruins to a 70-62 victory at Stanford to remain undefeated through the first two weeks of the season. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Defeats Stanford November 18, 2012 STANFORD, Calif. - - Riding unified team defense and poise under pressure, Belmont University men’s basketball defeated defending NIT Champion Stanford, 70-62, Sunday night. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Visits Stanford Sunday November 18, 2012 STANFORD, Calif. - - Belmont University men's basketball visits defending NIT Champion Stanford Sunday evening. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Signs Quartet to National Letters of Intent November 15, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men’s basketball head coach Rick Byrd announced Thursday the signings of Evan Bradds (Jamestown, Ohio), Tyler Hadden (Cincinnati, Ohio), Austin Luke (Rowlett, Texas), and Nick Smith (Bentonville, Ark.) to national letters of intent to play basketball for the Bruins, starting in the fall of 2013. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Defeats Maryville (Mo.) in Home Opener November 13, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Before a boisterous, home opening crowd, Belmont University men's basketball defeated Maryville (Mo.), 88-49, Tuesday evening. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Hosts Maryville (Mo.) Tuesday November 12, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball opens its 2012-13 home schedule Tuesday against Maryville (Mo.). [READ MORE] Johnson Tabbed OVC Co-Player of the Week November 12, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Belmont University men's basketball senior Kerron Johnson (Huntsville, Ala.) was named the Ohio Valley Conference's co-Player of the Week, the league office announced Monday. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Defeats Lipscomb November 9, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Behind double figure scoring output from all five starters, Belmont University men's basketball led from start to finish in defeating Lipscomb, 89-60, Friday night. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Opens Season at Lipscomb Friday November 8, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball opens the 2012-13 season Friday at Lipscomb. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Releases 2012-13 Television Schedule November 7, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men’s basketball announced Wednesday an unprecedented slate of televised regular season games. [READ MORE] Basketball Times Ranks Belmont No. 11 Program of Last Decade November 5, 2012 MATTHEWS, N.C. - - Belmont men's basketball has been ranked as the No. 11 program in NCAA Division I over the last 10 years, according to a recent report issued by the Basketball Times. [READ MORE] Basketball Single-Game, Flex Pack Ticket Options Available Now November 2, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University Athletics announced Friday that basketball single-game and flex ticket packages are on sale now. [READ MORE] Former Bruin Scott Saunders Signs Pro Deal in Germany November 1, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Former Belmont University men's basketball standout Scott Saunders (New Orleans, La.) has signed a professional contract with Erdgas Ehingen of the Germany Pro League. [READ MORE] 2012-13 Belmont Men's Basketball Digital Media Guide Now Online October 26, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - The 2012-13 Belmont men's basketball digital media guide is now available for viewing online. [READ MORE] Belmont Basketball Tipoff Luncheon Set for Nov. 5 October 24, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - The third annual Belmont Basketball Tipoff Luncheon is set for Monday, Nov. 5 from the Maddox Grand Atrium of the Curb Event Center. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Picked to Win OVC East October 23, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men’s basketball has been picked to win the OVC East Division, the league office announced Tuesday at 2012 OVC Basketball Media Day. [READ MORE] Bruin Bash Set for October 29 October 17, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University Athletics announced Wednesday that its 2012-13 basketball season kickoff event will take place Monday, Oct. 29 at the Curb Event Center. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Holds First Official Practice October 12, 2012 [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Expands Game Coverage on 104.5 The Zone October 9, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University Athletics announced Tuesday expansion of its men’s basketball game coverage on WGFX-FM 104.5 The Zone. [READ MORE] Johnson, Clark Featured on National Website October 3, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball seniors Kerron Johnson (Huntsville, Ala.) and Ian Clark (Memphis, Tenn.) are the subjects of a feature story on CollegeChalkTalk.com. [READ MORE] Rick Byrd Elected to Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame October 2, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball head coach Rick Byrd is among the 2013 class of inductees for the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, the organization announced Tuesday. [READ MORE] Mick Hedgepeth Signs Pro Deal in Spain September 27, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Former Belmont University men’s basketball forward Mick Hedgepeth (Crossville, Ala.) has signed a professional contract with Aurteneche Maquinaria Euskadi in Spain. [READ MORE] Former Bruin Alex Renfroe Signs Pro Deal in Spain September 24, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Former Belmont University men’s basketball standout Alex Renfroe has signed a professional contract with CB Valladolid of the ACB League in Spain. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Featured on SI.com September 19, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball is part of a feature on the Ohio Valley Conference for SI.com. [READ MORE] Kevin Ingram to Serve as Voice of OVC Football September 13, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Voice of the Bruins Kevin Ingram will serve as the play-by-play commentator for the 2012 Ohio Valley Conference football television package, the league announced Thursday. [READ MORE] Student-Athletes Serve at Nashville Rescue Mission September 13, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Members of Belmont University women's soccer and men's basketball served at the Nashville Rescue Mission Wednesday. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Releases 2012-13 Schedule August 30, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - New conference. Same rigorous examination. Belmont University men’s basketball head coach Rick Byrd released the program’s 2012-13 schedule Thursday. [READ MORE] Rick Byrd Receives NCAA Bob Frederick Award July 31, 2012 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - - Belmont University men’s basketball head coach Rick Byrd has been named recipient of the 2012 Bob Frederick Award, the NCAA announced Tuesday. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Adds Transfer Drew Windler July 11, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men’s basketball head coach Rick Byrd announced Tuesday the addition of incoming transfer student-athlete Drew Windler. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Places Four on NABC Honors Court July 10, 2012 KANSAS CITY, Mo. - - Four Belmont University men’s basketball student-athletes were named to the 2011-12 National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Honors Court Tuesday. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Summer Prospectus Now Online June 15, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - The 2012 Belmont University Men's Basketball Summer Prospectus in now online. [READ MORE] Rick Byrd to Participate in 2012 Nashville SportsFest June 13, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball head coach Rick Byrd will be a featured speaker at the 2012 Nashville SportsFest. [READ MORE] Mick Hedgepeth Earns Conference's Highest Academic Honor June 8, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men’s basketball senior Mick Hedgepeth (Crossville, Ala.) was named Atlantic Sun Conference Male Student-Athlete of the Year, the league office announced at its 2012 Spring Meetings in Daytona Beach, Fla. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Games in Great Alaska Shootout on CBS Sports Network May 8, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men’s basketball will have games in the 2012 Carrs/Safeway Great Alaska Shootout broadcast live on the CBS Sports Network, the University of Alaska Anchorage announced Tuesday. [READ MORE] Belmont-Lipscomb Continue Men's Basketball Series May 3, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University Athletics announced Thursday scheduled dates for men’s basketball games against Lipscomb during the 2012-13 season. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Featured on CBSSports.com April 17, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball is the subject of a feature article on CBSSports.com. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Honored by Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame May 2, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball will be recognized by the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame as part of the 2012 induction festivities. [READ MORE] Rick Byrd Elected Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame Inductee April 30, 2012 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball head coach Rick Byrd is among the 2012 class of inductees for the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame, the organization announced Sunday. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball to Participate in 2012 Great Alaska Shootout April 19, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men’s basketball will take part in the 2012 Carrs/Safeway Great Alaska Shootout Nov. 21-24, the University of Alaska Anchorage announced Thursday. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Honored by Tennessee General Assembly April 20, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - The Tennessee General Assembly has recognized Belmont University men's basketball for outstanding achievement. [READ MORE] Hedgepeth, Saunders to Participate in Music City All-Star Classic April 20, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball seniors Mick Hedgepeth (Crosville, Ala.) and Scott Saunders (New Orleans, La.) will take part in the fifth annual Music City All-Star Classic. [READ MORE] Ian Clark Named Mid-Major Defensive All-American April 10, 2012 BOSTON, Mass. - - Belmont University men's basketball junior Ian Clark (Memphis, Tenn.) has been named to the 2012 Mid-Major Defensive All-America Team, CollegeInsider.com announced Tuesday. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Season in Review April 9, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University Athletic Media Relations recently caught up with men's basketball head coach Rick Byrd to reflect upon another historic Bruin season. [READ MORE] Mick Hedgepeth Recaps Final Four Weekend April 3, 2012 NEW ORLEANS, La. - - Belmont University men's basketball senior Mick Hedgepeth (Crossville, Ala.) took in all the sights and sounds of Final Four Weekend as one of 10 finalists for the Lowe's Senior CLASS Award. [READ MORE] Hedgepeth, Saunders Receive National Awards April 3, 2012 CLEVELAND, Ohio - - Belmont University men’s basketball seniors Mick Hedgepeth (Crossville, Ala.) and Scott Saunders (New Orleans, La.) have been named to the 2011-12 Division I-AAA Athletics Directors Association (DI-AAA ADA) Men’s Basketball Scholar-Athlete Team, the organization announced Tuesday. [READ MORE] Belmont Athletics Announces 2012-13 Basketball Season Ticket Promotion March 30, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - On the heels of another highly-successful campaign, Belmont University Athletics announced Friday a special promotion for 2012-13 basketball season tickets. [READ MORE] Mick Hedgepeth to Represent Men's Basketball at 2012 Final Four March 27, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball senior Mick Hedgepeth (Crossville, Ala.) will represent the program at the 2012 Final Four as a finalist for the Lowe's Senior CLASS Award. [READ MORE] Ian Clark Named Atlantic Sun Most Valuable Player by CollegeInsider.com March 26, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball junior Ian Clark (Memphis, Tenn.) has been named Atlantic Sun Conference Most Valuable Player by CollegeInsider.com. [READ MORE] Rick Byrd Named NABC District Coach of the Year March 21, 2012 KANSAS CITY, Mo. - - For the second consecutive year, Belmont University men’s basketball head coach Rick Byrd has been named the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) District 3 Coach of the Year, as selected by his peers. [READ MORE] Rick Byrd to Guest on Nationally-Televised Basketball Show March 19, 2012 CHICAGO, Ill. - - Belmont University men's basketball head coach Rick Byrd will be a featured guest contributor on the second of three installments of the Coaches' Tournament Show on Fox Sports Net affiliates nationwide. Produced by Intersport, an industry leader in sports and entertainment programming, the [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Signee Craig Bradshaw Leads CPA to State Title March 19, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball signee Craig Bradshaw led Nashville Christ Presbyterian Academy to the Tennessee Class AA boys' basketball state championship over the weekend. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Falls to Georgetown in NCAA Tournament Second Round March 16, 2012 COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Belmont men's basketball dropped a 74-59 decision to Georgetown Friday afternoon in the second round of the 2012 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship. [READ MORE] NCAA Tournament Media Day Recap March 15, 2012 COLUMBUS, Ohio - - Belmont University men's basketball took part in NCAA Tournament Media Day festivities Thursday at Nationwide Arena. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Arrives in Columbus for NCAA Tournament Friday March 14, 2012 COLUMBUS, Ohio - - Belmont University men's basketball has arrived safely in the Buckeye State in advance of Friday's game against Georgetown in the second round of the 2012 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship. [READ MORE] Kerron Johnson Named NABC All-District March 14, 2012 KANSAS CITY, Mo. - - Belmont men's basketball junior Kerron Johnson (Huntsville, Ala.) has been namd to the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Division I All-District Team, the organization announced Wednesday. [READ MORE] Belmont Athletics Unveils Twitter Contest for Fans March 12, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – On the heels of Belmont basketball celebrating its fifth trip to the NCAA Tournament, the Department of Athletics has unveiled a Twitter based contest to reward one lucky Bruin fan a prize pack valued at over $300. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball to Play Georgetown in Second Round of 2012 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship March 11, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball will play Georgetown of the Big East Conference in the 2012 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Selected for "Live Look-ins" During CBS Selection Show March 9, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - For a second consecutive year, Belmont University men's basketball has been selected as a host school for "Live Look-ins" during the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship Selection Show on CBS. [READ MORE] One for the Thumb! Men's Basketball Defeats Florida Gulf Coast in the Atlantic Sun Final to Secure Fifth NCAA Tournament Automatic Bid March 3, 2012 MACON, Ga. - - Belmont men's basketball rallied from a 13-point first half deficit to defeat Florida Gulf Coast, 83-69, Saturday night for its fifth Atlantic Sun Tournament championship and NCAA Tournament automatic bid. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Plays Florida Gulf Coast Saturday in Atlantic Sun Tournament Final March 3, 2012 MACON, Ga. - - Belmont men's basketball plays Florida Gulf Coast Saturday in the final round of the 2012 Atlantic Sun Basketball Championships. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Defeats ETSU in Atlantic Sun Tournament Semifinal March 2, 2012 MACON, Ga. - - Belmont men's basketball used a strong second half surge to defeat East Tennessee State, 69-61, Friday in the 2012 Atlantic Sun Tournament Semifinal. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Plays ETSU Friday in Atlantic Sun Tournament Semifinal March 1, 2012 MACON, Ga. - - Belmont men's basketball plays ETSU Friday in the semifinal round of the 2012 Atlantic Sun Basketball Championships. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Defeats Jacksonville in Atlantic Sun Tournament Quarterfinal February 29, 2012 MACON, Ga. - - Belmont men's basketball once again played through adversity and a stern test in defeating Jacksonville, 76-62, Wednesday in the 2012 Atlantic Sun Tournament Quarterfinal. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Plays Jacksonville Wednesday in Atlantic Sun Tournament Quarterfinal February 28, 2012 MACON, Ga. - - Belmont men's basketball plays Jacksonville Wednesday in the quarterfinal round of the 2012 Atlantic Sun Basketball Championships. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Seniors Named Academic All-Conference February 28, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball seniors Drew Hanlen (St. Louis, Mo.), Mick Hedgepeth (Crossville, Ala.) and Scott Saunders (New Orleans, La.) have been named to the 2012 Atlantic Sun Academic All-Conference team. [READ MORE] Four Men's Basketball Players Named All-Atlantic Sun February 27, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Four members of the Belmont University men’s basketball team received All-Atlantic Sun honors, the Atlantic Sun Conference announced Monday. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Defeats Mercer in Regular Season Finale February 25, 2012 MACON, Ga. - - Playing without two starters, Belmont men's basketball rode its defense, depth and heart in defeating Mercer, 62-61, Saturday night. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Plays at Mercer Saturday February 24, 2012 MACON, Ga. - - Belmont men's basketball concludes regular season play Saturday at Mercer. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Defeats Kennesaw State; Secures Outright Atlantic Sun Regular Season Championship February 23, 2012 KENNESAW, Ga. - - Behind impressive defense and rebounding and balanced scoring, Belmont men's basketball defeated Kennesaw State, 90-50, Thursday night to secure an Atlantic Sun Conference regular season championship. [READ MORE] Scott Saunders Named Academic All-American for Second Consecutive Year February 23, 2012 TOWSON, Md. - - Belmont University men’s basketball senior Scott Saunders (New Orleans, La.) has been named to the 2012 Capital One Academic All-America Division I Men’s Basketball Team, the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) announced Thursday. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Plays at Kennesaw State Thursday February 22, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball continues its final week of regular season play Thursday at Kennesaw State. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Defeats USC Upstate on Senior Day February 20, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball showed collective resolve in defeating USC Upstate, 88-79, Monday night. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Hosts USC Upstate Monday February 19, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball hosts USC Upstate Monday in the regular season home finale. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Defeats ETSU on Homecoming February 18, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - In front of a boisterous Homecoming crowd, Belmont men's basketball defeated East Tennessee State, 80-58, Saturday night. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Hosts ETSU Saturday February 17, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball returns home to face East Tennessee State Saturday, as part of Homecoming 2012. [READ MORE] Mick Hedgepeth Feature - Lowe's Senior CLASS Award February 17, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball senior Mick Hedgepeth (Crossville, Ala.) is the subject of a feature story as part of the Lowe's Senior CLASS Award program. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Wins Track Meet at Stetson February 13, 2012 DeLAND, Fla. - - In one of the highest scoring college basketball games of the season, Belmont men's basketball outlasted Stetson, 106-93, Monday night. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Plays at Stetson Monday February 12, 2012 DeLAND, Fla. - - Belmont men's basketball concludes a two-game road trip Monday at Stetson. [READ MORE] Strong Second Half Powers Men's Basketball Past Florida Gulf Coast February 11, 2012 FORT MYERS, Fla. - - Behind six double figure scorers and strong defense, Belmont men's basketball defeated Florida Gulf Coast, 86-63, Saturday night. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Plays at Florida Gulf Coast Saturday February 10, 2012 FORT MYERS, Fla. - - Belmont men's basketball opens a two-game road trip Saturday at Florida Gulf Coast. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Defeats Austin Peay February 6, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Behind 44 points in the paint and 21 forced turnovers, Belmont men's basketball defeated Austin Peay, 94-55, Monday night. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Hosts Austin Peay Monday February 5, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont Basketball returns to action Monday, hosting Austin Peay in non-conference play. [READ MORE] Defense, Hanlen Carry Men's Basketball Past Lipscomb February 3, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Behind strong team defense and a career-high 21 points from senior Drew Hanlen (St. Louis, Mo.), Belmont men's basketball defeated Lipscomb, 84-58, Friday night. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Partners with Wounded Warrior Project for Feb. 6 Game vs. Austin Peay February 3, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball will continue its tradition of honoring the military by partnering with the Wounded Warrior Project for its Feb. 6 home game against Austin Peay. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Plays at Lipscomb Friday February 2, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball returns to action Friday at Lipscomb. [READ MORE] Hedgepeth, Saunders Named Academic All-District February 2, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - For the second consecutive year, Belmont University men’s basketball seniors Mick Hedgepeth (Crossville, Ala.) and Scott Saunders (New Orleans, La.) have been named to the Capital One Academic All-District First Team. [READ MORE] Rick Byrd Finalist for Nashville Sports Person of the Year February 1, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball head coach Rick Byrd is one of five finalists for Nashville Sports Person of the Year, the Nashville Sports Council announced Tuesday. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Efficient in Victory over North Florida January 30, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball led from start to finish in defeating North Florida, 83-69, Monday night. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Hosts North Florida Monday January 29, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball completes a two-game homestand Monday against North Florida. [READ MORE] Johnson, Jenkins Lead Men's Basketball Past Jacksonville January 28, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Behind 21 points from junior Kerron Johnson (Huntsville, Ala.) and a career-high 18 points from sophomore Blake Jenkins (Knoxville, Tenn.), Belmont men's basketball defeated Jacksonville, 85-71, Saturday night. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Hosts Jacksonville Saturday January 27, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball returns home this weekend, hosting Jacksonville Saturday. [READ MORE] Mick Hedgepeth Named Finalist for Lowe's Senior CLASS Award January 25, 2012 OVERLAND PARK, Kan. - - Belmont University men’s basketball senior Mick Hedgepeth (Crossville, Ala.) has been named as one of 10 finalists for the Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award. [READ MORE] Former Belmont University Athletic Director Larry Striplin Passes Away January 24, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Former Belmont University Athletic Director Larry Striplin, Jr., 82, died yesterday in a Birmingham, Ala. hospital. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Defeats ETSU January 23, 2012 JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. - - Behind balanced scoring and a record-setting first half defensive performance, Belmont men's basketball defeated ETSU, 82-70, Monday night. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Plays ETSU Monday January 22, 2012 JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball concludes a two-game road swing Monday at ETSU. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Falls at USC Upstate at Buzzer January 21, 2012 SPARTANBURG, S.C. - - Torrey Craig's offensive rebound putback with 0.7 seconds remaining gave USC Upstate a 79-78 victory over Belmont men's basketball Saturday. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Faces USC Upstate Saturday January 20, 2012 SPARTANBURG, S.C. - - Belmont men's basketball returns to action Saturday at USC Upstate. [READ MORE] Total Team Effort as Men's Basketball Defeats Florida Gulf Coast January 16, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - In one of its most complete efforts of the season, Belmont men's basketball defeated Florida Gulf Coast, 95-53, Monday. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Hosts Florida Gulf Coast Monday January 16, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball returns to action Monday night against Florida Gulf Coast. [READ MORE] Big Second Half Pushes Men's Basketball Past Stetson January 14, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Behind pressure defense and a career-high 24 points from senior Mick Hedgepeth (Crossville, Ala.), Belmont men's basketball defeated Stetson, 84-71, Saturday night. [READ MORE] Familiar Faces Return as Men's Basketball Hosts Stetson Saturday January 13, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Following an eight-day layoff, Belmont men's basketball returns to action Saturday against Stetson. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Falls to Lipscomb January 6, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - A nightmarish final 10 minutes doomed Belmont men's basketball Friday night, as the team dropped an 85-74 decision to Lipscomb. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Hosts Lipscomb Friday January 5, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball returns home to host Lipscomb Friday. [READ MORE] Defense, Hanlen Carry Men's Basketball Past Jacksonville January 4, 2012 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - - Behind strong defense and a career-high 19 points from senior Drew Hanlen (St. Louis, Mo.), Belmont men's basketball defeated Jacksonville, 75-63, Wednesday night. [READ MORE] Scott Saunders Named Atlantic Sun Player of the Week January 3, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball senior Scott Saunders (New Orleans, La.) has been named Atlantic Sun Conference Player of the Week, the league office announced Tuesday. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Completes Road Swing at Jacksonville Wednesday January 3, 2012 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - - Belmont men's basketball completes a two-game road swing to the First Coast of Florida Wednesday at Jacksonville. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Resumes Conference Play at North Florida Monday January 2, 2012 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - - Belmont men's basketball returns to Atlantic Sun Conference play Monday at North Florida. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Defeats North Florida January 2, 2012 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Reminiscent of its 2011 Atlantic Sun Championship game performance, Belmont men's basketball used balanced offense and unified defense in defeating North Florida, 83-53, Monday night. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Defeats Marshall to Extend Home Court Win Streak to 22 December 29, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball defeated Marshall, 79-74, Thursday night to extend its home court win streak to 22 games. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Hosts Marshall Thursday December 28, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball returns to action following the Christmas holiday Thursday against Marshall. [READ MORE] Saunders Powers Men's Basketball Past Austin Peay December 21, 2011 CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - - Behind 23 points and 11 rebounds from senior Scott Saunders (New Orleans, La.), Belmont men's basketball led from start to finish in defeating Austin Peay, 77-67, Wednesday night. [READ MORE] LIVE BLOG -- Tonight's Men's Basketball Game at Austin Peay December 21, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Follow the live blog of tonight's men's basketball game at Austin Peay. Coverage begins at 7:30pm CT at the Dunn Center in Clarksville, Tennessee. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Completes Pre-Christmas Slate at Austin Peay Wednesday December 20, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball wraps up its pre-Christmas schedule Wednesday night at Austin Peay. [READ MORE] Heartbreak in Huntington; Men's Basketball Falls at Buzzer at Marshall December 19, 2011 HUNTINGTON, W. Va. - - In the cruelest of end sequences, Belmont men's basketball saw an emotional road victory go by the boards in an 87-86 setback at Marshall Monday. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Faces Marshall Monday December 18, 2011 HUNTINGTON, W. Va. - - Belmont men's basketball returns to action Monday night at Marshall. [READ MORE] Comeback Just Short as Men's Basketball Falls at Miami (OH) December 17, 2011 OXFORD, Ohio - - Fighting through nightmarish shooting and foul trouble, Belmont men's basketball nearly pulled off a comeback for the ages, before falling at Miami (OH), 66-61, Saturday. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Faces Miami (OH) Saturday December 16, 2011 OXFORD, Ohio - - Belmont men's basketball continues a busy stretch of games Saturday at Miami (OH). [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Defeats Troy to Extend Home Court Win Streak to 21 December 15, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Behind strong defense and 14 three-point field goals, Belmont men's basketball defeated Troy, 78-55, Thursday night to extend its home court win streak to 21 games. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Hosts Troy Thursday December 14, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball returns to action Thursday night, hosting Troy. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Remains No. 6 in Latest Mid-Major Poll December 13, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball is ranked No. 6 in the CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25 Poll for the week of Dec. 12. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Falls in Final Seconds at Middle Tennessee State December 13, 2011 MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - - After overcoming a 13-point second half deficit to claim a lead in the final minutes, Belmont men's basketball dropped a 65-62 decision at Middle Tennessee State Tuesday. [READ MORE] Follow the Live Blog of Tuesday's Men's Basketball Game at MTSU December 12, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Follow the Live Blog as the Belmont Men's Basketball team takes on the MTSU Blue Raiders Tuesday night at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Returns to Action Tuesday at Middle Tennessee State December 12, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont Basketball returns to action following exams, opening a stretch of five games in nine days Tuesday at Middle Tennessee State. [READ MORE] Belmont Athletics Announces 'Battle of the Boulevard' Ticket Information December 8, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University Athletics announced Thursday ticket information for the upcoming ‘Battle of the Boulevard’ men’s and women’s basketball games at the Curb Event Center. [READ MORE] Rick Byrd to be Honored as 12th Titan Prior to Sunday's Game vs. Saints December 7, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men’s basketball head coach Rick Byrd will be honored as the ‘12th Titan’ prior to Sunday’s game between the Tennessee Titans and New Orleans Saints at LP Field. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Ranked No. 6 in Latest Mid-Major Poll December 6, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball is ranked No. 6 in the CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25 Poll for the week of Dec. 5. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Defeats Tennessee State to Extend Home Court Win Streak to 20 Games December 6, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball used equal parts toughness and resolve to defeat Tennessee State, 75-62, Tuesday night, extending the program's home court win streak to 20 games. [READ MORE] Kerron Johnson Named Atlantic Sun Player of the Week December 6, 2011 MACON, Ga. - - Belmont men’s basketball junior Kerron Johnson (Huntsville, Ala.) has been named Atlantic Sun Conference Player of the Week, the league office announced Tuesday. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Hosts Tennessee State Tuesday December 5, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball wraps up a four-game homestand Tuesday against Tennessee State. [READ MORE] Johnson Leads Men's Basketball Past Mercer December 3, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Despite uncharacteristically poor shooting, Belmont men's basketball rode a career-high 25 points from junior Kerron Johnson (Huntsville, Tenn.) to defeat Mercer, 82-78, Saturday. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Hosts Mercer Saturday December 2, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball continues a four-game homestand Saturday against Mercer. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Defeats Kennesaw State December 1, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Behind strong defense, unselfish play, and 10 first half three-point field goals, Belmont men's basketball defeated Kennesaw State, 98-52, Thursday night in its Atlantic Sun Conference opener. [READ MORE] Belmont Basketball Hoop Hour, Presented by Trane November 30, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Join Belmont men’s basketball head coach Rick Byrd and Belmont women’s basketball head coach Brittney Ezell for the all-new Hoop Hour luncheon series, presented by Trane. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Hosts Kennesaw State Thursday in Conference Opener November 30, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont Basketball continues a four-game homestand Thursday against Kennesaw State in its Atlantic Sun Conference opener. [READ MORE] Rick Byrd to be Regular Contributor on Blue Ribbon College Basketball Hour Presented by Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant November 29, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men’s basketball head coach Rick Byrd will serve as a regular contributor to the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Hour Presented by Puckett’s Grocery & Restaurant, the athletic department announced Tuesday. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Ranked No. 6 in Latest Mid-Major Poll November 29, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball is ranked No. 6 in the CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25 Poll for the week of Nov. 28. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Shakes Off Slow Start to Defeat Trevecca Nazarene November 28, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Before a boisterous home opener crowd, Belmont men's basketball used strong interior scoring and defense to defeat Trevecca Nazarene, 86-61, Monday. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball to Host Trevecca Nazarene in Home Opener Monday November 27, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball returns to action following the Thanksgiving holiday Monday, hosting Trevecca Nazarene. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Ranked No. 5 in Latest Mid-Major Poll November 22, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball is ranked No. 5 in the CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25 Poll for the week of Nov. 21. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Receives Votes in Associated Press Top 25 Poll November 21, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men’s basketball is among those receiving votes in the Associated Press Top 25 poll for the week of Nov. 21. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Defeats Middle Tennessee State in Double Overtime to Claim EA Sports Maui Invitational Regional Championship November 20, 2011 MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - - In a game with the drama and intensity of March, Belmont men's basketball defeated Middle Tennessee State, 87-84, in double overtime to claim the EA Sports Maui Invitational Regional Championship. [READ MORE] Defense Carries Men's Basketball Past Towson November 19, 2011 MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball forced 23 turnovers and held the opposition to 26 percent shooting in defeating Towson, 87-41, Saturday in the Regional Games of the EA Sports Maui Invitational. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Heads to Murfreesboro for EA Sports Maui Invitational Regional Games November 18, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont Basketball returns to action Saturday against Towson as part of the Regional Games of the 2011 EA Sports Maui Invitational. [READ MORE] Late Rally Just Short as Men's Basketball Falls at No. 10 Memphis November 15, 2011 MEMPHIS, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball pushed another nationally-ranked opponent, but several furious rallies came up short in a 97-81 decision at No. 10 Memphis Tuesday. [READ MORE] Kerron Johnson Earns Multiple Honors Monday November 14, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball junior Kerron Johnson (Huntsville, Ala.) has been named Player of the Week by the Atlantic Sun office and CollegeSportsMadness.com Monday. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball to Face No. 10 Memphis Tuesday November 14, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball will face No. 10 Memphis Tuesday as part of the Opening Games of the 2011 EA Sports Maui Invitational. [READ MORE] Single Game and Group Basketball Tickets Now Available November 14, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Belmont Athletics announced that single game and group tickets are now available for men's and women's home basketball games this 2011-12 season. Check out all of the information below for details on ticket packages that are available. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Receives Votes in Associated Press Top 25 Poll November 14, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men’s basketball is among those receiving votes in the Associated Press Top 25 poll for the week of Nov. 14. [READ MORE] Destiny Denied Again; Men's Basketball Drops One-Point Decision at Duke November 11, 2011 DURHAM, N.C. - - Displaying courage and resolve that have earned national respect, Belmont men's basketball came within a heartbeat of beating four-time National Champion Duke. Again. But the Blue Devils claimed a hard-fought 77-76 victory at Cameron Indoor Stadium to open the 2011 EA Sports Maui Invitational. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Opens Regular Season at No. 6 Duke November 10, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball opens the 2011-12 regular season at No. 6 Duke Friday as part of the EA Sports Maui Invitational. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Signs Trio to National Letters of Intent November 10, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men’s basketball head coach Rick Byrd announced Thursday the signings of Craig Bradshaw (Franklin, Tenn.), Caleb Chowbay (Mt. Juliet, Tenn.), and Jeff Laidig (Mishawaka, Ind.) to national letters of intent to play basketball for the Bruins, starting in the fall of 2012. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Releases Game Schedule on 104.5 The Zone November 8, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men’s basketball released its 2011-12 game broadcast schedule on WGFX-FM 104.5 The Zone Tuesday. [READ MORE] Mick Hedgepeth Candidate for Lowe's Senior CLASS Award November 4, 2011 OVERLAND PARK, Kan. - - Belmont University men’s basketball senior forward Mick Hedgepeth (Crossville, Ala.) has been selected as one of 30 men’s basketball candidates for the 2011-12 Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award, released Friday. [READ MORE] Mick Hedgepeth Named to Lou Henson Preseason All-America Team November 2, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men’s basketball senior forward Mick Hedgepeth (Crossville, Ala.) has been named to the 2011-12 Lou Henson Preseason All-America Team, released Wednesday. [READ MORE] Belmont Basketball Participates in Coaches vs. Cancer Tipoff Breakfast November 2, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball took part in the 2011 Coaches vs. Cancer Tipoff Breakfast Tuesday, Nov. 1 at Lipscomb University's Allen Arena. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Ranked No. 4 in Preseason Mid-Major Poll November 1, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men’s basketball is ranked No. 4 in the 2011-12 Preseason CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25 Poll, released Tuesday. [READ MORE] 2011-12 Men's Basketball Media Guide Now Online October 28, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - The 2011-12 Belmont men's basketball media guide is now available for viewing online. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Receives Eight Votes in AP Preseason Poll October 28, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men’s basketball received eight Top 25 votes in The Associated Press’ 2011-12 preseason college basketball poll, released Friday. [READ MORE] Hanlen, Hedgepeth Elected Team Captains October 20, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball head coach Rick Byrd announced Thursday that seniors Drew Hanlen (St. Louis, Mo.) and Mick Hedgepeth (Crossville, Ala.) have been chosen as team captains for the 2011-12 season. [READ MORE] Belmont Basketball Tipoff Luncheon Set for Nov. 2 October 19, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University Athletics announced Wednesday details on its Belmont Basketball Tipoff Luncheon presented by Fifth Third Bank. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball to Host First Annual Ladies' Clinic October 18, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men’s basketball head coach Rick Byrd and his staff will be hosting the first annual Belmont Basketball Ladies’ Clinic Monday, Oct. 24 from 6-8:00 p.m. at the Curb Event Center. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Opens Practice October 14, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball opened fall practice Friday evening, in advance of the Bruins' Nov. 11 season opener at Duke. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Picked to Defend Atlantic Sun Championship October 12, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men’s basketball has been picked to defend its Atlantic Sun Conference championship, this according to the preseason coaches’ poll released by the league Wednesday. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Featured in Sporting News College Basketball Preview September 21, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball is featured in the 2011-12 Sporting News College Basketball Preview. [READ MORE] The Road to 30-5 Commemorative DVDs are Here! September 19, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University Athletics announced Monday that copies of ‘The Road to 30-5’ – a full length commemorative DVD highlighting the historic 2010-11 Belmont men’s basketball season – are on campus and available for purchase. [READ MORE] Sleepers: The Teams Primed to Surprise - ESPN.com September 16, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball is mentioned in a Sept. 16 college basketball feature piece on ESPN.com. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Seniors Take Part in Season Ticket Campaign September 15, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball seniors Drew Hanlen (St. Louis, Mo.), Mick Hedgepeth (Crossville, Ala.) and Scott Saunders (New Orleans, La.) are lending their voices to the 2011-12 Belmont Basketball Season Ticket Campaign. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Part of Atlantic Sun/CSS Broadcast Schedule September 15, 2011 MACON, Ga. - - Belmont men's basketball will be featured as part of the 2011-12 Atlantic Sun Conference/CSS Friday Night Game of the Week television package. [READ MORE] Belmont Looks to Continue Success - CBSSports.com September 12, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball and the Bruins' summer tour of Italy is profiled on CBSSports.com [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Releases 2011-12 Schedule September 8, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Nationally-ranked opponents and 11 regular season games against postseason teams from a year ago highlight the 2011-12 Belmont men’s basketball schedule, released Thursday. [READ MORE] Tyler Holloway Named Director of Basketball Operations September 2, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men’s basketball head coach Rick Byrd announced Friday the hiring of Tyler Holloway to the position of Director of Basketball Operations. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball to Participate in ESPN College Hoops Marathon August 26, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball will take part in the fourth annual ESPN College Hoops Tip-Off Marathon Tuesday, Nov. 15. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Defeats Scauri Minturno in Exhibition August 21, 2011 SCAURI, Italy - - Belmont University men’s basketball delivered a virtuoso performance in defeating Scauri Minturno, 96-62, Sunday in an exhibition contest. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Drops Exhibition to Pallacanestro Lucca August 19, 2011 LUCCA, Italy - - Despite leading for the opening 35 minutes of the game, Belmont men’s basketball dropped a hard-fought 93-90 decision to Pallacanestro Lucca in an exhibition game Friday. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Defeats SAV Vacallo in Exhibition August 16, 2011 CHIASSO, Switzerland - - Behind balanced scoring and a strong second half, Belmont men’s basketball defeated SAV Vacallo of the Swiss National League, 82-60, Tuesday in an exhibition contest. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Prepares for Italy Foreign Tour August 9, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball will take part in a 10-day foreign tour of Italy from Aug. 14-23. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball to Participate in EA Sports Maui Invitational August 4, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men’s basketball will be one of 12 participating teams in the 2011 EA Sports Maui Invitational, tournament organizers announced Thursday. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Announces 2010-11 Season Commemorative DVD July 21, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball is accepting reservation orders for 'The Road to 30-5' Commemorative DVD of the 2010-11 season. [READ MORE] Former Bruin Alex Renfroe Signs Pro Deal in Italy July 18, 2011 BRINDISI, Italy - - Former Belmont University men’s basketball standout Alex Renfroe has signed a one-year professional contract with Enel Brindisi of Lega Basket Serie A in Italy. [READ MORE] Five Men's Basketball Student-Athletes Receive NABC Honor July 11, 2011 KANSAS CITY, Mo. - - Five Belmont University men's basketball student-athletes were named to the 2010-11 National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Honors Court Monday. [READ MORE] Belmont Basketball Success Brings in Students - The Tennessean July 5, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - The impact of Belmont men's basketball success upon applications to the university was analyzed in the July 5 edition of The Tennessean. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Summer Prospectus Now Online June 17, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - The 2011-12 Belmont men's basketball summer prospectus is now available online. [READ MORE] Top College Hoops Mid-Majors for 2011-12 - Yahoo Sports June 13, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball is featured in a 2011-12 college basketball season preview article by Jason King of Yahoo Sports. [READ MORE] Rick Byrd Named TSWA Men's College Basketball Coach of the Year May 24, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men’s basketball head coach Rick Byrd has been named Men’s College Basketball Coach of the Year by the Tennessee Sports Writers Association (TSWA), the organization announced this week. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Season in Review May 20, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Recently, Belmont Athletic Media Relations caught up with men's basketball head coach Rick Byrd to look back at the historic 2010-11 season. [READ MORE] Mark Price Named Assistant Coach May 17, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men’s basketball head coach Rick Byrd announced Tuesday the hiring of Mark Price as an assistant coach, effective June 1, 2011. [READ MORE] James Strong Named Assistant Coach May 11, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men’s basketball head coach Rick Byrd announced Wednesday the hiring of James Strong as an assistant coach, effective immediately. [READ MORE] Brian Ayers Named Associate Head Coach May 9, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men’s basketball head coach Rick Byrd announced Monday the promotion of Brian Ayers to associate head coach, effective immediately. [READ MORE] Idstrom, Drabyn Join Stetson Coaching Staff May 3, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Longtime Belmont University men's basketball assistant coach Roger Idstrom and former Bruin standout Steve Drabyn have accepted positions on the coaching staff at Stetson University. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Holds Season-Ending Banquet May 2, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Laughter and tears were in high quantity Saturday evening at the annual Belmont Men's Basketball Season-Ending Banquet. [READ MORE] 2011 Belmont Basketball Camp Information April 27, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Click here for all the latest information on Belmont Basketball Camps. [READ MORE] Casey Alexander Named Stetson Head Coach April 20, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men’s basketball associate head coach Casey Alexander has been named head men’s basketball coach at Stetson University, the school announced Wednesday. [READ MORE] Campbell, House to Participate in Music City All Star Classic April 13, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball seniors Jordan Campbell (Indianapolis, Ind.) and Jon House (Guelph, Ont., Canada) will take part in the fourth annual Music City All Star Classic on Saturday, Apr. 16 at Fisk University. [READ MORE] Mick Hedgepeth Named NACDA Scholar-Athlete of the Year April 8, 2011 CLEVELAND, Ohio - - Belmont University men’s basketball junior Mick Hedgepeth (Crossville, Ala.) has been named the 2010-11 National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) Men’s Basketball Scholar-Athlete of the Year. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Ranked No. 6 in Final Mid Major Top 25 Poll April 6, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont Men's Basketball ranked No. 6 in the final CollegeInsider.com Mid Major Top 25 Poll of 2010-11. [READ MORE] Belmont Athletics Announces 'It's Still Bruin Time' Campaign April 1, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - To commemorate the most successful basketball season in program history, Belmont University Athletics announced Friday the It’s Still Bruin Time campaign. [READ MORE] Rick Byrd Named 2011 Hugh Durham National Coach of the Year April 1, 2011 HOUSTON, Texas - - In one of the greatest honors of a distinguished career, Belmont University men’s basketball head coach Rick Byrd has been named the 2011 Hugh Durham National Coach of the Year, CollegeInsider.com announced Friday. [READ MORE] Best Images of 2010-11 Belmont Men's Basketball Season Now at Belmont Photo Store April 1, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - The best images of the 2010-11 Belmont Men's Basketball season are now online at the Belmont Photo Store. [READ MORE] Rick Byrd Finalist for Clair Bee Coach of the Year Award March 30, 2011 LUBBOCK, Texas - - Belmont University men’s basketball head coach Rick Byrd is a finalist for the 2011 Clair Bee Coach of the Year Award, Chip Hilton Sports announced Wednesday. [READ MORE] Clark, Byrd Receive Postseason Honors March 29, 2011 BOSTON, Mass. - - Belmont University men’s basketball sophomore Ian Clark (Memphis, Tenn.) and head coach Rick Byrd were among those listed in the 2011 CollegeInsider.com Conference Honors. [READ MORE] Rick Byrd to Guest on Nationally-Televised Show March 25, 2011 CHICAGO, Ill. - - Belmont University men’s basketball head coach Rick Byrd will be a featured guest contributor on the final of three installments of the ‘State Farm Coaches Tournament Show’ airing Tuesday, Mar. 29 on FSN. [READ MORE] Rick Byrd Finalist for Three National Coaching Awards March 23, 2011 BOSTON, Mass. - - On the heels of the greatest season in program history, Belmont University men’s basketball head coach Rick Byrd has been named finalist for three prestigious national coaching awards, CollegeInsider.com announced Wednesday. [READ MORE] Rick Byrd Named NABC District Coach of the Year March 22, 2011 KANSAS CITY, Mo. - - Belmont men’s basketball head coach Rick Byrd has been named the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) District 3 Coach of the Year, as selected by his peers. [READ MORE] NCAA Tournament Media Day Recap March 17, 2011 TUCSON, Ariz. - - Belmont men's basketball head coach Rick Byrd and Bruin student-athletes took part in NCAA Tournament Media Day festivities Wednesday. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Falls to [16/16] Wisconsin in NCAA Tournament March 17, 2011 TUCSON, Ariz. -- Despite holding its Big Ten opposition to a mere 10 points in the paint, Belmont men's basketball could not overcome torrid Wisconsin outside shooting in a 72-58 setback in the second round of the 2011 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Arrives in Tucson, Prepares for Wisconsin in NCAA Tournament March 16, 2011 TUCSON, Ariz. - - Belmont Basketball faces Wisconsin in the second round of the 2011 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Receives Votes in This Week's Associated Press Top 25 Poll March 14, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men’s basketball is among those receiving votes in the Associated Press Top 25 poll for the week of March 14. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball to Face Wisconsin in Second Round of 2011 NCAA Tournament March 13, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- In front of a standing room only crowd in Belmont University's Beaman Student Life Center on Sunday, Belmont men's basketball (30-4) learned it will face Wisconsin (23-8) in the second round of the 2011 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Ranked No. 2 in CollegeInsider.com Mid Major Top 25 Poll March 9, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - On the heels of its fourth NCAA Tournament automatic berth in the past six years, Belmont men's basketball is ranked No. 2 in the Mar. 7 Mid Major Top 25 Poll on CollegeInsider.com. [READ MORE] Belmont Athletics to Host Selection Sunday Watch Party March 9, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University Athletics will host a 'Selection Sunday' watch party as the men's basketball team awaits its opponent and site of play for the 2011 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship. [READ MORE] Ian Clark Named NABC All-District March 9, 2011 KANSAS CITY, Mo. - - Belmont men’s basketball sophomore Ian Clark (Memphis, Tenn.) has been named to the 2011 National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Division I All-District Second Team for District 3. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Receives Votes in This Week's Associated Press Top 25 Poll March 7, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men’s basketball is among those receiving votes in the Associated Press Top 25 poll for the week of March 7. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Faces North Florida in Atlantic Sun Championship March 5, 2011 MACON, Ga. - - Belmont men's basketball faces North Florida Saturday night in the Atlantic Sun Championship. [READ MORE] Ticket Punched! Men's Basketball Defeats North Florida for Atlantic Sun Championship March 5, 2011 MACON, Ga. - - Greg Gumbel...get ready to say 'Belmont' on Selection Sunday! In one of the most complete performances in program history, Belmont men's basketball defeated North Florida, 87-46, Saturday night for the 2011 Atlantic Sun Championship. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Faces Mercer in Atlantic Sun Semifinals March 4, 2011 MACON, Ga. - - Belmont men's basketball faces Mercer Friday night in the semifinal round of the 2011 General Shale Brick Atlantic Sun Basketball Championship. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Defeats Mercer in Atlantic Sun Semifinals March 4, 2011 MACON, Ga. - - Behind balanced scoring and timely hustle plays, Belmont men's basketball defeated Mercer, 80-72, Friday night in the Atlantic Sun Tournament Semifinals. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Defeats Kennesaw State in Atlantic Sun Quarterfinals March 2, 2011 MACON, Ga. - - Behind 12 three-point field goals and a team-high 14 points from sophomore Ian Clark (Memphis, Tenn.), Belmont men's basketball defeated Kennesaw State, 72-57, Wednesday afternoon in the Atlantic Sun Tournament Quarterfinals. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Faces Kennesaw State in Atlantic Sun Tournament Quarterfinals March 1, 2011 MACON, Ga. - - Belmont Basketball faces Kennesaw State Wednesday afternoon in the quarterfinal round of the 2011 General Shale Brick Atlantic Sun Basketball Championship. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Receives All-Conference Honors March 1, 2011 MACON, Ga. - - Four members of the Belmont men’s basketball team and head coach Rick Byrd earned recognition as the Atlantic Sun Conference office released its postseason honors Tuesday. [READ MORE] Follow the Live Blog of Wednesday's A-Sun Men's Quarterfinal -- Belmont vs Kennesaw State March 1, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Follow the Live Blog as the Belmont Men's Basketball team takes on the Kennesaw State Owls in an A-Sun Tournament Quarterfinal Wednesday afternoon in Macon, Georgia. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Receives Votes in Associated Press Top 25 February 28, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men’s basketball is among those receiving votes in the Associated Press Top 25 poll for the week of Feb. 28. [READ MORE] Total Team Effort as Men's Basketball Defeats Kennesaw State February 26, 2011 KENNESAW, Ga. - - Behind strong team defense and balanced scoring, Belmont men's basketball defeated Kennesaw State, 88-41, Saturday night. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Faces Kennesaw State Saturday February 25, 2011 KENNESAW, Ga. - - Belmont Basketball concludes regular season play Saturday at Kennesaw State. [READ MORE] Strong Second Half Carries Men's Basketball Past Mercer February 24, 2011 MACON, Ga. - - Behind strong team defense, exceptional point guard play and balanced scoring, Belmont men's basketball defeated Mercer, 75-64, Thursday night. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Faces Mercer Thursday February 23, 2011 MACON, Ga. - - Belmont Basketball returns to action Thursday at Mercer. [READ MORE] All-Access with Belmont Basketball - CollegeInsider.com February 23, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball is the subject of an all-access video on CollegeInsider.com. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Reaches New Heights in National Online Polls February 22, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men’s basketball is ranked No. 3 in the CollegeInsider.com Mid Major Top 25 Poll for the week of Feb. 21. [READ MORE] Scott Saunders Named Academic All-American February 22, 2011 TOWSON, Md. - - Belmont men’s basketball junior forward/center Scott Saunders (New Orleans, La.) has been named to the 2010-11 Capital One Academic All-America University Division Men’s Basketball Third Team. [READ MORE] Ian Clark Named Atlantic Sun Player of the Week February 22, 2011 MACON, Ga. - - Belmont men’s basketball sophomore Ian Clark (Memphis, Tenn.) has been named Atlantic Sun Player of the Week, the league office announced Tuesday. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Receives Votes in Associated Press Top 25 February 21, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men’s basketball is among those receiving votes in the Associated Press Top 25 poll for the week of Feb. 21. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Defeats USC Upstate to Cap Undefeated Home Season February 19, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball defeated USC Upstate, 81-49, Saturday night to complete an undefeated regular season at home. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Faces USC Upstate Saturday February 18, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont Basketball completes its regular season home schedule Saturday night against USC Upstate. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Defeats ETSU February 17, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - In arguably its most inspired performance of the season, Belmont men's basketball defeated East Tennessee State, 68-58, Thursday night. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Faces ETSU Thursday February 16, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont Basketball returns home for the first time in three weeks, hosting ETSU Thursday night. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Recognized in National Online Polls February 15, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball continues to rank among the nation's premier mid-major programs according to several online services. [READ MORE] 2011 Men's Basketball Team Camp Registration Now Online February 15, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - The 2011 Belmont Basketball Team Camp Information and Registration Packet is now online. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Receives Votes in Associated Press Top 25 February 14, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men’s basketball is among those receiving votes in the Associated Press Top 25 poll for the week of Feb. 14. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Defeats Campbell February 12, 2011 BUIES CREEK, N.C. - - Behind strong defense late and the red-hot shooting of sophomore Ian Clark (Memphis, Tenn.), Belmont men's basketball defeated Campbell, 78-57, Saturday. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Faces Campbell Saturday February 11, 2011 BUIES CREEK, N.C. - - Belmont Basketball returns to action Saturday afternoon at Campbell. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Reaches New Heights in Mid Major Poll February 9, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball is ranked No. 8 in the CollegeInsider.com Mid Major Top 25 Poll for the week of Feb. 7. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Receives Votes in Associated Press Top 25 February 7, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men’s basketball is among those receiving votes in the Associated Press Top 25 poll for the week of Feb. 7. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Defeats North Florida February 5, 2011 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - - Belmont men's basketball dug deep and gutted out a hard-earned 69-67 victory at North Florida Saturday night. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Faces North Florida Saturday February 4, 2011 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - - Belmont Basketball visits North Florida Saturday night to complete a two-game road trip to the Sunshine State. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Defeats Jacksonville February 3, 2011 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - - Behind career games from sophomore Kerron Johnson (Huntsville, Ala.) and junior Scott Saunders (New Orleans, La.), Belmont men's basketball defeated Jacksonville, 76-70, Thursday night. [READ MORE] Hedgepeth, Saunders Named Academic All-District February 3, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men’s basketball juniors Mick Hedgepeth (Crossville, Ala.) and Scott Saunders (New Orleans, La.) have been named to the 2010-11 Capital One Academic All-District First Team for University Division District Four. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Faces Jacksonville Thursday February 2, 2011 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - - Belmont Basketball visits Jacksonville Thursday night for the first of two games in the Sunshine State. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Receives Votes in Associated Press Top 25 January 31, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men’s basketball is among those receiving votes in the Associated Press Top 25 poll for the week of Jan. 31. [READ MORE] Rick Byrd Earns Career Victory No. 600 as Bruins Defeat Stetson January 30, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Behind a season-high 13 three-point field goals and more strong defense, Belmont men's basketball defeated Stetson, 82-64, Sunday to give head coach Rick Byrd career victory No. 600. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Faces Stetson Sunday January 30, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont Basketball concludes a two game weekend homestand Sunday against Stetson. [READ MORE] Defense Leads Bruins Past Florida Gulf Coast January 28, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Behind a program record tying 18 steals and a Curb Event Center record 29 turnovers forced, Belmont men's basketball defeated Florida Gulf Coast, 89-56, Friday night. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Faces Florida Gulf Coast Friday January 27, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont Basketball returns home to face Florida Gulf Coast Friday night. [READ MORE] Special Tip-Time, Wounded Warriors Honored Friday January 26, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Fans are reminded that Friday night's men's basketball game between Belmont and Florida Gulf Coast will be a 6pm CT tip on CSS and 104.5 The Zone. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Falls at Lipscomb January 25, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - An 11-2 run to end the first half and 26 percent second half shooting proved too much to overcome as Belmont men's basketball dropped a 73-64 decision at Lipscomb Tuesday night. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Receives National Poll Votes January 24, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men’s basketball is among those receiving votes in the Associated Press and ESPN/USA Today coaches’ Top 25 polls for the week of Jan. 24. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Faces Lipscomb Tuesday January 24, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont Basketball completes a three-game road swing Tuesday night at Lipscomb. [READ MORE] Seniors Lead Bruins Past ETSU January 23, 2011 JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. - - Behind the determined play of seniors Jon House (Guelph, Ont., Canada) and Jordan Campbell (Indianapolis, Ind.), Belmont men's basketball defeated East Tennessee State, 72-62, Sunday night. [READ MORE] Follow the Live Blog of Sunday's Men's Basketball Game at ETSU January 22, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Follow the Live Blog as the Belmont men’s basketball team takes on ETSU in a key Atlantic Sun Conference matchup Sunday afternoon, January 23, in Johnson City, Tennessee. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Faces ETSU Sunday January 22, 2011 JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. - - Belmont Basketball continues a three-game road swing Sunday afternoon at East Tennessee State. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Defeats USC Upstate January 21, 2011 SPARTANBURG, S.C. - - Behind a season-high 19 points from junior Mick Hedgepeth (Crossville, Ala.) and clutch plays from its point guards late, Belmont men's basketball defeated USC Upstate, 67-62, Friday night. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Faces USC Upstate Friday January 20, 2011 SPARTANBURG, S.C. - - Belmont Basketball returns to action Friday night at USC Upstate. [READ MORE] Ian Clark Named Atlantic Sun Player of the Week January 18, 2011 MACON, Ga. - - Belmont men’s basketball sophomore Ian Clark (Memphis, Tenn.) has been named Atlantic Sun Player of the Week, the league office announced Tuesday. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Receives Vote in ESPN/USA Today Coaches Poll January 17, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men’s basketball is among programs receiving votes in the Jan. 17 ESPN/USA Today Coaches Poll. [READ MORE] Strong First Half Carries Bruins Past Campbell January 15, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Behind more strong defense and unselfish play, Belmont men's basketball defeated Campbell, 90-55, Saturday night. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Faces Campbell Saturday January 14, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont Basketball concludes a four-game Atlantic Sun Conference homestand Saturday night against Campbell. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Defeats Lipscomb January 13, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Behind a fast start and more solid defense, Belmont men's basketball defeated Lipscomb Thursday night, 88-52. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Faces Lipscomb Thursday January 12, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont Basketball continues a four-game Atlantic Sun Conference homestand Thursday night against Lipscomb. [READ MORE] Blake Jenkins Named Atlantic Sun Newcomer of the Week January 11, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men’s basketball freshman Blake Jenkins (Knoxville, Tenn.) has been named Atlantic Sun Newcomer of the Week, the league office announced Tuesday. [READ MORE] Total Team Effort as Bruins Defeat Jacksonville January 10, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball turned in another total team effort in defeating Jacksonville, 81-50, Monday night. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Faces Jacksonville Monday January 9, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont Basketball continues a four-game Atlantic Sun Conference homestand Monday night against Jacksonville. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Defeats North Florida January 8, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball rode strong defense and balanced scoring in defeating North Florida, 91-59, Saturday afternoon. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Returns Home to Face North Florida Saturday January 7, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont Basketball begins a four-game Atlantic Sun Conference homestand Saturday afternoon against North Florida. [READ MORE] Rick Byrd Wins No. 500 at Belmont; Bruins Defeat Stetson January 5, 2011 DeLAND, Fla. - - Belmont head coach Rick Byrd claimed his 500th career victory at Belmont Wednesday night as the Bruins defeated Stetson, 70-53. [READ MORE] Belmont Athletics Hosts Faith and Family Day on Sunday, January 30th January 5, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Belmont Athletics will host “Faith & Family Day” on Sunday, January 30, 2011 at the Curb Event Center. The Belmont men’s basketball team will host Stetson at 2:00pm and it will be followed by a special concert event with Christian recording artist MIKESCHAIR. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Faces Stetson Wednesday January 4, 2011 DeLAND, Fla. - - Belmont Basketball concludes a two game Florida road trip Wednesday at Stetson. [READ MORE] Bruins Ranked in Several National Online Polls January 4, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball continues to be ranked among the nation's top mid-major programs. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Faces FGCU Monday January 3, 2011 FORT MYERS, Fla. - - Belmont Basketball opens the heart of Atlantic Sun Conference play Monday night at FGCU. [READ MORE] Impressive Second Half Carries Bruins Past Florida Gulf Coast January 3, 2011 FORT MYERS, Fla. - - Belmont men's basketball used torrid second half shooting and solid defense throughout to defeat Florida Gulf Coast, 83-51, Monday night. [READ MORE] Point Guard Duo Leads Men's Basketball Past Miami (OH) December 30, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Behind career scoring days from junior Drew Hanlen (St. Louis, Mo.) and sophomore Kerron Johnson (Huntsville, Ala.), Belmont men's basketball defeated Miami (OH) Thursday afternoon, 83-72. [READ MORE] Bruins Set to Host Miami (OH) December 29, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont Basketball returns to action following the Christmas holiday, hosting Miami (OH) Thursday afternoon. [READ MORE] Bruins Remain in Mid-Major Top 25 December 28, 2010 BOSTON, Mass - - On the heels of its victory at Alabama State and near-miss at nationally-ranked Tennessee, Belmont men's basketball is ranked No. 22 in this week's CollegeInsider.com Mid Major Top 25 Poll. [READ MORE] Hopson Layin Saves Vols, Denies Bruins December 23, 2010 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - - Scotty Hopson's basket with 5.7 seconds left lifted [19/18] Tennessee to a 66-65 victory over Belmont Thursday night. [READ MORE] Ticket Promotion for Dec. 30 Afternoon Basketball Games December 22, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University Athletics announced Wednesday a special holiday ticket promotion for the Bruins’ Dec. 30 basketball 1:30/4pm doubleheader. [READ MORE] Follow the Live Blog of Thursday Night's Men's Basketball Game at Tennessee December 22, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Follow the Live Blog as the Belmont Men's Basketball team takes on the #18 Tennessee Volunteers Thursday night, December 23rd, at Thompson Boiling Arena in Knoxville. [READ MORE] Bruins Face Tennessee Thursday December 22, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont Basketball heads back to where the season began, visiting Tennessee Thursday night. [READ MORE] Bruins No. 20 in CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25 Poll December 21, 2010 BOSTON, Mass. - - Belmont men's basketball is ranked No. 20 in this week's CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25 Poll. [READ MORE] Scott Saunders Named Atlantic Sun Player of the Week December 21, 2010 MACON, Ga. - - Belmont men's basketball junior Scott Saunders (New Orleans, La.) has been named Atlantic Sun Conference Player of the Week, the league office announced Tuesday. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Completes Road Swing at Alabama State December 20, 2010 MONTGOMERY, Ala. - - Belmont Basketball completes a two game road swing in Alabama Monday night at Alabama State. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Wins Defensive Struggle at Alabama State December 20, 2010 MONTGOMERY, Ala. - - Belmont men's basketball used strong halfcourt defense and a career-high 15 points off the bench from freshman J.J. Mann (Smyrna, Ga.) to defeat Alabama State, 66-53, Monday night. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Faces Troy Saturday December 18, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont Basketball continues a busy stretch of pre-Christmas games Saturday at Troy. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Defeats Troy December 18, 2010 TROY, Ala. - - Belmont men's basketball forced 18 first half turnovers and shot 55 percent for the game in defeating Troy, 98-63, Saturday morning. [READ MORE] Saunders, Defense Power Bruins Past Kennesaw State December 16, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball used a 15-0 run midway through the second half en route to an 87-60 victory over Kennesaw State Thursday night. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Returns to Action Against Kennesaw State December 15, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont Basketball returns to game action following semester exams Thursday night against Kennesaw State. [READ MORE] Tip Time Changes for Dec. 30 Home Doubleheader December 8, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - The Belmont men's and women's basketball doubleheader scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 30 has been moved up to 1:30 and 4pm CT. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Defeats MTSU in Double OT Thriller December 7, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Where to begin. Belmont men's basketball needed heart, toughness, and eight three-pointers from senior Jordan Campbell (Indianapolis, Ind.) to outlast Middle Tennessee State Tuesday night, 88-87, in double overtime. [READ MORE] Time Change for Dec. 18 Game at Troy December 6, 2010 TROY, Ala. - - The game time for Belmont men's basketball's Dec. 18 contest at Troy has been changed to 11 am CT. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Closes Busy Stretch, Hosts MTSU December 6, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont Basketball returns to action Tuesday night at home against Middle Tennessee State. [READ MORE] Nicole Muldowney and Adam Barnes Named November's Student-Athletes of the Month December 6, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont sophomore women’s cross country student-athlete Nicole Muldowney (Hoover, Ala.) and sophomore men’s basketball student-athlete Adam Barnes (Clarksville, Tenn.) have been named Belmont Student-Athletes of the Month for November. [READ MORE] Ezeli, Free Throws Carry Vanderbilt Past Bruins December 4, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball once again put a major scare into a major conference opponent, but the Bruins fell to Nashville neighbor, Vanderbilt, Saturday afternoon, 85-76. [READ MORE] Follow the Live Blog of Saturday's Men's Basketball Game at Vanderbilt December 3, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Follow the Live Blog as the Belmont Men’s Basketball team travels down the street to take on the Vanderbilt Commodores Saturday afternoon at Memorial Gymnasium. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Faces Vanderbilt Saturday December 3, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont Basketball continues a busy stretch of play Saturday afternoon at Nashville neighbor, Vanderbilt. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Defeats Mercer in Home Opener December 2, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - In front of a boisterous home crowd, Belmont men's basketball led from start to finish in defeating Mercer, 89-67, Thursday night. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Faces Mercer in Home Opener December 1, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont Basketball opens Atlantic Sun Conference play Thursday against Mercer in the regular season home opener. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Defeats Tennessee State November 29, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Behind another impressive and complete first half, Belmont men's basketball defeated Tennessee State, 87-72, Monday evening. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Faces Tennessee State Monday November 28, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont Basketball returns to game action following the Thanksgiving holiday, Monday night at Tennessee State. [READ MORE] Defense, Rebounding Carry Bruins Past Winthrop November 23, 2010 WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - - Low on style points, high on effort. Belmont men's basketball rode sound halfcourt defense and tenacious rebounding to defeat defending Big South Conference Champion Winthrop, 71-44, Tuesday in the final game of the NIT Season Tip-Off. [READ MORE] Saunders Powers Bruins Past Marist November 22, 2010 WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - - Behind a career-high 24 points from junior Scott Saunders (New Orleans, La.), Belmont men's basketball defeated Marist, 102-74, Tuesday evening in the consolation round of the NIT Season-Tip Off. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Heads to Tobacco Road to Face Marist, Winthrop November 21, 2010 WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - - Belmont men's basketball continues play in the NIT Season Tip-Off, taking on Marist Monday and Winthrop Tuesday. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball to Face Marist, Winthrop in NIT Season Tip-Off Consolation Round November 18, 2010 NEW YORK, NY - - Belmont men's basketball will face Marist and Winthrop Nov. 22-23 in Winston-Salem, N.C. as part of the NIT Season Tip-Off Consolation Round, the NIT announced Thursday. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Defeats Arkansas State in NIT Season Tip-Off November 17, 2010 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball stormed out of the gates and didn't turn back in defeating Arkansas State, 93-60, Wednesday evening in the NIT Season Tip-Off South Regional. [READ MORE] Follow the Live Blog of 2010 NIT Season Tip-Off -- Belmont vs Arkansas State November 17, 2010 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Follow the Live Blog of the 2010 NIT Season Tip-Off as the Belmont men's basketball team plays Arkansas State at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville beginning at 8:30pm CT. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Falls in Final Seconds at Tennessee November 17, 2010 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - - Despite a furious rally that provided two chances to tie in the final moments, Belmont men's basketball fell at [24/23] Tennessee, 85-76, in the NIT Season Tip-Off South Regional Semifinal Tuesday night. [READ MORE] Belmont @ Tennessee Available on ESPN3.com November 16, 2010 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - - Tonight's NIT Season Tip-Off Regional Semifinal between Belmont and Tennessee will be carried live on ESPN3, as well as ESPNU. [READ MORE] Follow the Live Blog of the 2010 NIT Season Tip-Off -- Belmont at Tennessee November 15, 2010 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Follow the Live Blog of the 2010 NIT Tip-Off as the Belmont men's basketball team plays at Tennessee Tuesday night at Thompson-Boling Arena beginning at 8:30pm CT. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Opens in NIT Season Tip-Off November 15, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont Basketball opens the 2010-11 season in Knoxville, joining Tennessee, Missouri State and Arkansas State in the South Regional of the 2010 NIT Season Tip-Off. [READ MORE] Spencer Turner Signs National Letter of Intent November 10, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men’s basketball head coach Rick Byrd announced Wednesday the signing of Spencer Turner to a national letter of intent. [READ MORE] Jon House Elected Team Captain November 10, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball senior Jon House (Guelph, Ont., Canada) has been named team captain for the 2010-11 season. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Releases 2010-11 TV & Radio Schedule November 9, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball released its 2010-11 regular season television and radio game coverage schedule Tuesday. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Defeats Northern State in Don Meyer Classic November 9, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men’s basketball defeated Northern State Tuesday evening, 79-64, in the inaugural Don Meyer Classic. [READ MORE] Follow the Live Blog of the Don Meyer Classic: Northern State at Belmont November 8, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Follow the Live Blog of the Don Meyer Classic as the Belmont men's basketball team hosts Northern State Tuesday night in an exhibition game at the Curb Event Center. [READ MORE] Game Notes - Northern State, Don Meyer Classic November 7, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont Basketball opens its 2010-11 campaign at home, hosting Northern State in the Don Meyer Classic. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Coaches Participate in Heart Health Promotion November 4, 2010 NORWOOD, Mass. - - Belmont University men’s basketball head coach Rick Byrd and assistant coach Brian Ayers will take part in the Shots From the Heart promotion benefitting the American Heart Association. [READ MORE] Basketball Tipoff Luncheon to be Carried Live on ASun.TV November 2, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - The 2010-11 Belmont Basketball Season Tipoff Luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 3 will be carried live on ASun.TV. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Media Guide Now Online November 2, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - The 2010-11 Belmont men's basketball media guide is now available for viewing online. [READ MORE] Ian Clark Feature - Nashville City Paper October 20, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball sophomore Ian Clark (Memphis, Tenn.) is the subject of a feature story in the Nashville City Paper. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Picked Third in A-Sun; Clark, Hedgepeth Honored October 13, 2010 MACON, Ga. - - Belmont men’s basketball has been picked to finish third in the Atlantic Sun Conference, this according to the preseason coaches’ poll released by the league Wednesday. Junior Mick Hedgepeth (Crossville, Ala.) and sophomore Ian Clark (Memphis, Tenn.) were named to the Preseason All-Atlantic Sun Team. [READ MORE] Meet the Bruins Night Set for Oct. 26 October 12, 2010 NASHVILLE, TENN. - - Belmont University Athletics announced Tuesday that its annual Meet the Bruins Night, sponsored by Pepsi, will take place Tuesday, Oct. 26 at 6 p.m. from the Curb Event Center. [READ MORE] Ticket Pricing Set For Don Meyer Classic October 7, 2010 NASHVILLE, TENN. - - Single game tickets for the inaugural Don Meyer Classic (Tuesday, Nov. 9, 6:00pm CT) between Belmont and Northern State are on sale now at the Curb Event Center Box Office, Belmont University Athletics announced Thursday. [READ MORE] Basketball Scheduling Series, Part Three - Rivals.com October 7, 2010 BRENTWOOD, TENN. - - Belmont men's basketball is featured in the third and final installment of a series on college basketball scheduling by Rivals/Yahoo.com. [READ MORE] Casey Alexander Named Top A-Sun Assistant - FoxSports.com October 5, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball associate head coach Casey Alexander has been named the top assistant coach in the Atlantic Sun Conference, according to FoxSports.com senior college basketball writer Jeff Goodman. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball to Host Don Meyer Classic on ESPNU September 23, 2010 CHARLOTTE, N.C. - - Belmont men’s basketball will host Northern State University in the inaugural Don Meyer Classic on Tuesday, Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. CT on ESPNU, the network announced Thursday. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Releases 2010-11 Schedule August 27, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Area rivals and a marquee national tournament highlight the 2010-11 Belmont University men’s basketball schedule, head coach Rick Byrd released Friday. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball to Open at Tennessee in NIT Season Tip-Off August 16, 2010 NEW YORK, N.Y. - - Belmont men’s basketball will open at Tennessee as part of the 2010 Dick’s Sporting Goods NIT Season Tip-Off, the NIT Selection Committee announced Monday. [READ MORE] Belmont Athletics Launches New Website August 15, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont Athletics proudly announces the launch of the new-look belmontbruins.com, and its partnership with web servicing provider, PrestoSports. [READ MORE] Former Bruin Alex Renfroe Signs Pro Deal in Croatia August 14, 2010 ZAGREB, Croatia - - Former Belmont men's basketball star Alex Renfroe has signed a professional contract with KK Zagreb of Croatia and the Adriatic League. [READ MORE] Belmont Coaches Lead Way in NCAA Academic Measure - The Tennessean August 6, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball head coach Rick Byrd was featured in Friday's edition of The Tennessean, addressing the NCAA's new policy of assigning Academic Progress Rate (APR) figures to head coaches. [READ MORE] Coach Byrd's Monday Media Blitz July 13, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball head coach Rick Byrd was a popular man Monday afternoon, as he fielded numerous media requests in regards to the new NCAA Tournament format. [READ MORE] Jon House Named to NABC Honors Court July 12, 2010 KANSAS CITY, Mo. - - Belmont men's basketball rising senior Jon House (Guelph, Ont., Canada) has been named to the 2009-10 National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Honors Court. [READ MORE] Coach Byrd to be Guest on 104.5's 'Wake Up Zone' July 16 July 12, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball head coach Rick Byrd will be a guest contributor on the Wake Up Zone on 104.5 The Zone Friday, July 16 from 9-10am. [READ MORE] Men's Basketball Summer Prospectus Now Online June 22, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - The 2010-11 Belmont Men's Basketball Summer Prospectus is now available online. [READ MORE] Basketball Scheduling Series, Part II -- Rivals.com June 11, 2010 Brentwood, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball is featured in the second installment of a series on college basketball scheduling by Rivals/Yahoo.com. [READ MORE] Thanksgiving with Belmont Basketball Thanksgiving is a time to relax, spend quality time with relatives and take in a good meal. As the name says, it is also about being thankful for the opportunity. At most colleges, students flee campus to go back to their respective towns to get a break from homework and tests. [READ MORE] Three Belmont Head Coaches Appointed to NCAA Sports Committees MACON, Ga. -- The Atlantic Sun Conference announced Friday that three Belmont University head coaches, Lissa Bradford, Rick Byrd, and Chris Kuhlmeyer, have been approved by the NCAA Division I Administration Cabinet for NCAA committee appointments effective September 1, 2011. [READ MORE]