Richmond Spiders @ Belmont Bruins
Johnston scores 19 as Richmond knocks off Belmont 84-76
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- — Will Johnston scored 15 of his 19 points in the second half to help Richmond beat Belmont 84-76 on Wednesday night.
Johnston shot 7 for 10, including 3 for 5 from beyond the arc for the Spiders (7-1). David Thomas scored 18 points while going 6 of 9 (6 for 7 from 3-point range). AJ Lopez shot 4 for 9 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and finished with 15 points.
The Bruins (8-1) were led by Nic McClain, who posted 19 points, five assists and two steals. Jack Smiley and Tyler Lundblade had 10 points. The Bruins broke an eight-game winning streak with the loss.
Thomas scored 12 points in the first half and Richmond went into halftime trailing 43-41.
------
The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Rick Crawford
- John Hampton
- Ervin Wilson
2025-26 Atlantic 10 Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason | 0-0 | - | 9-0 |
| St. Bonaventure | 0-0 | - | 8-1 |
| Richmond | 0-0 | - | 7-1 |
| Saint Louis | 0-0 | - | 7-1 |
| Davidson | 0-0 | - | 6-1 |
| Dayton | 0-0 | - | 7-2 |
| George Washington | 0-0 | - | 7-2 |
| Rhode Island | 0-0 | - | 7-2 |
| Fordham | 0-0 | - | 6-3 |
| Duquesne | 0-0 | - | 5-3 |
| VCU | 0-0 | - | 5-3 |
| Saint Joseph's | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| La Salle | 0-0 | - | 3-6 |
| Loyola Chicago | 0-0 | - | 2-7 |
2025-26 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 0-0 | - | 8-1 |
| Northern Iowa | 0-0 | - | 7-1 |
| Illinois State | 0-0 | - | 7-2 |
| Drake | 0-0 | - | 6-3 |
| Murray State | 0-0 | - | 6-3 |
| Valparaiso | 0-0 | - | 5-3 |
| Bradley | 0-0 | - | 5-4 |
| Indiana State | 0-0 | - | 5-4 |
| Southern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 5-4 |
| UIC | 0-0 | - | 4-4 |
| Evansville | 0-0 | - | 4-5 |
Mens College Basketball News
