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Big Belmont first half too much for Illinois State

ST. LOUIS — The Illinois State basketball team's time at the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament came to a crashing and puzzling halt Friday afternoon at the Enterprise Center.

A Redbirds squad that had held two straight opponents under 55 points was riddled for 41 in the first half by Belmont, and the Bruins completed a 76-63 victory.

"Tough day," ISU coach Ryan Pedon said. "Give credit to Belmont. They played very well, and it wasn't necessarily our best day. That's an understatement."

Chase Walker vs. Belmont
Illinois State's Chase Walker (35) and Belmont's Brigham Rogers (21) battle for the opening tip Friday at the Enterpise Center.