NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball returns to game action Saturday vs. Tennessee Tech.
Belmont defeated Jacksonville State, 77-60, Thursday. Junior Amanze Egekeze (Lake in the Hills, Ill.) had a career-high 26 points for the Bruins.
Belmont head coach Rick Byrd served as an assistant coach at Tennessee Tech from 1980-83.
Last season's 95-86 victory over Tennessee Tech (2/20/16) was the final home game in the careers of 2016 graduates Craig Bradshaw and Jeff Laidig.
Senior Taylor Barnette (Lexington, Ky.) had a career-high four steals versus Tennessee Tech (1/31/15).
Senior Nick Smith (Bentonville, Ark.) is averaging 11.8 points per game over his last four games vs. Tennessee Tech.
This marks the 18th meeting between Belmont and Tennessee Tech.
Tip-off is set for 11 a.m. CT from the Curb Event Center. The game will be broadcast on American Sports Network (simulcast on OVC Digital Network). The live play-by-play of Voice of the Bruins Kevin Ingram can be heard on the Bruin Sports Network and 104.5 The Zone. In-game updates will be available via Twitter @BelmontMBB.
NOTES: Belmont fans are encouraged to wear red Bruin gear for the CODE RED game; as always the latest styles and product offerings are available at the Belmont Campus Store ... Fans are invited to 'Brunch with the Bruins' at 9:30 a.m. in the Beaman Student Life Center, with FREE food available courtesy Chick-Fila-A.
Tennessee Tech at Belmont Game Notes
Television Local Listings on the American Sports Network
Channel Guide in middle Tennessee area (check your local listings)
- Comcast Xfinity Ch. 228
- DirecTV Ch. 630
- AT&T UVerse Ch. 1714
- Dish Network Ch. 429
