Belmont visits Tennessee Tech after Muszynski's 24-point showing

Belmont Bruins (17-5, 8-2 OVC) at Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (5-17, 2-7 OVC)

Cookeville, Tennessee; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Belmont visits the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles after Nick Muszynski scored 24 points in Belmont's 88-61 win over the Tennessee State Tigers.

The Golden Eagles have gone 4-5 in home games. Tennessee Tech ranks seventh in the OVC with 22.4 defensive rebounds per game led by Shandon Goldman averaging 3.0.

The Bruins are 8-2 against conference opponents. Belmont ranks fourth in the OVC shooting 35.2% from deep. Caleb Hollander leads the Bruins shooting 42.9% from 3-point range.

The teams meet for the third time in conference play this season. The Bruins won 92-77 in the last matchup on Jan. 14. Ben Sheppard led the Bruins with 18 points, and Daniel Ramsey led the Golden Eagles with 18 points.

TOP PERFORMERS: Amadou Sylla is averaging 5.3 points for the Golden Eagles. Jr. Clay is averaging 1.5 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Tennessee Tech.

Sheppard is averaging 15.5 points for the Bruins. Muszynski is averaging 13.7 points over the last 10 games for Belmont.

LAST 10 GAMES: Golden Eagles: 2-8, averaging 69.5 points, 31.0 rebounds, 14.3 assists, 7.8 steals and 5.3 blocks per game while shooting 43.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 77.2 points per game.

Bruins: 8-2, averaging 81.9 points, 33.1 rebounds, 20.1 assists, 9.2 steals and 3.8 blocks per game while shooting 50.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 68.0 points.

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