Box Score
EVANSVILLE, Ind. - - Behind 15 points from sophomore Adam Kunkel (Hebron, Ky.), Belmont University men's basketball defeated Eastern Kentucky, 60-50, in the OVC semifinal round Friday night.
Belmont limited Eastern Kentucky to 29 percent shooting while forcing 12 turnovers.
Belmont led 30-21 at halftime, and increased the lead to 41-27 on a driving layin from freshman Ben Sheppard (Atlanta, Ga.).
A Kunkel basket made the score 60-42 with 1:40 remaining.
Sophomore Grayson Murphy (Franklin, Tenn.) added 10 points and eight rebounds.
Russhard Cruickshank led Eastern Kentucky (16-17) with 15 points.
Belmont (25-7) advances to its 11th conference championship in the last 15 years, facing Murray State Saturday in the OVC Championship. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. CT.
