In a competitive matchup on Friday night, Belmont emerged victorious against Air Force, concluding the game with a score of 79-71 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Carter Whitt was instrumental in the Bruins’ success, contributing 16 points along with five rebounds. He was supported by Sam Orme, who added 13 points and eight rebounds to the tally. Isaiah Walker played a significant role as well, scoring 11 points via a solid free-throw performance, hitting 7 out of 8 attempts, and he also provided seven rebounds and six assists for his team. The Bruins are now sitting at a record of 3-1 for the season.
On the other side, the Falcons struggled, with Caleb Walker leading the scoring for Air Force, finishing the game with 17 points and six rebounds. Ethan Taylor also had a notable performance, recording a double-double with 15 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists. Sam Duskin contributed with 13 points and made two crucial steals during the game.
In the first half, Brody Peebles set the pace for Belmont by scoring nine points, which helped the Bruins to a 37-32 lead at halftime. After the break, Tyler Lundblade took charge for Belmont’s offense, scoring a team-high eight points.