Lipscomb holds off Belmont for 88-75 victory in first Battle of the Boulevard
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Lipscomb University defeated Belmont University 88-75 on November 10 in Nashville, in Evan Bradds' first Battle of the Boulevard as head coach for the Bruins. Lipscomb established a double-digit lead early, aided by a strong first half performance. Belmont mounted a late comeback, closing the gap to six points in the final minutes, but Lipscomb's defense held strong, forcing missed shots and converting free throws to secure the win. The victory snaps Belmont's three-game streak in this historic rivalry, dating back to 1953, as Lipscomb leads the all-time series 77-76.
- •Lipscomb jumped to a 40-28 lead in the first half.
- •Devyn Martin led Lipscomb with 23 points.
- •Jack Smiley scored 23 points for Belmont, including five 3-pointers.
- •Vincent Neugebauer, Belmont's tallest player, had 10 points and four rebounds.
- •The game was attended by 3,500 fans, many of whom rushed the court.
- 3:19 AMYahoo Sports — Lipscomb knocks off Belmont in Evan Bradds' first Battle of the Boulevard as coach
"Lipscomb basketball jumped to a double-digit lead early and then held off a Belmont rally for an 88-75 home victory.
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