In an exciting matchup on Saturday, Bellarmine managed to secure a victory against Bowling Green, finishing with a score of 80-68. Billy Smith was a standout performer for the Knights, leading the team with 18 points and also recording three steals in the contest, helping his team improve to 1-5 for the season.

Jack Karasinski also made a significant impact, contributing 15 points to the scoreboard. He demonstrated accuracy in his shooting, going 6 of 9 from the field and hitting 2 out of 4 attempts from beyond the arc, while also grabbing five rebounds. Another key player for Bellarmine was Ben Johnson, who scored 14 points. Johnson managed to connect on 4 out of 12 shots from the field and was perfect on free throws, going 4 for 4.

On the opposing side, Derrick Butler and Javontae Campbell each put up strong performances for the Falcons, scoring 21 points apiece, with Youssef Khayat adding 11 points to his team’s total. Despite their efforts, Bowling Green fell short, bringing their record to 2-4.

During the first half, Karasinski emerged as the leading scorer for Bellarmine, netting nine points and helping his team establish a narrow lead of 34-29 by halftime. The Knights continued to build on this lead in the second half, outscoring Bowling Green 58-46, largely thanks to an 8-0 run that shifted momentum in their favor. Smith was particularly effective during this period, contributing a team-high of 12 points in the second half.