Lundblade’s 24 lead Belmont past UIC 68-62

Belmont Defeats UIC 68-62 Behind Lundblade’s 24 Points

CHICAGO — Tyler Lundblade showcased his scoring prowess with 24 points to lead Belmont to a hard-fought 68-62 victory over UIC on Friday night.

Lundblade was on fire from beyond the arc, shooting 6 for 14 from 3-point range and a perfect 6 of 6 from the free-throw line. Sam Orme also made a significant contribution with 15 points on an efficient 6 for 8 shooting.

The win marked Belmont’s ninth consecutive victory, further solidifying their dominance in the Missouri Valley Conference.

Ahmad Henderson II led the way for the Flames with 14 points, while Mekhi Lowery added 13 points and three steals. Elijah Crawford chipped in with 11 points and two steals in a losing effort for UIC.

Lundblade set the tone early for Belmont, scoring 13 points in the first half as the Bruins took a commanding 38-26 lead at halftime. He continued his scoring barrage in the second half, finishing with 11 more points to secure the victory.

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