TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — In a thrilling matchup, Carter Whitt led the Belmont Bruins to an 84-79 victory over the Indiana State Sycamores on Saturday evening, contributing an impressive 25 points.

Along with his scoring prowess, Whitt also recorded five rebounds and six assists for the Bruins, who now hold a record of 12 wins and 5 losses, with a conference mark of 4-2 in the Missouri Valley Conference. Brigham Rogers played a significant role as well, contributing 13 points on 6 of 8 shooting, alongside eight rebounds. Jonathan Pierre also made an impact, finishing with 11 points with a shooting line of 4 for 13, including 3 for 8 from the three-point range, while grabbing seven boards.

For the Sycamores, Jaden Daughtry was a standout performer, scoring 23 points and making two steals. Samage Teel added valuable support with 20 points, six rebounds, and six assists, while Aaron Gray contributed a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds.

In the first half, Whitt scored 11 points and helped Belmont establish a 42-32 lead at halftime. The second half saw Belmont mount a comeback, highlighted by a 7-0 scoring run that turned a three-point deficit into a 74-70 lead with just over four minutes remaining. Whitt was instrumental in this surge, tallying 14 additional points in the final half.

Looking ahead, Belmont is set to host Valparaiso in their next game on Tuesday, while Indiana State will travel to face Bradley on Wednesday.