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Belmont Earns First Win with 72-46 Victory Over Troy
By Megan McCarthy
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Katie Criswell scored 17 points as Belmont earned its first win of the season, defeating Troy 72-46 at Curb Event Center in an Education Day game.
Belmont improved to 1-3, while Troy fell to 2-2. The Bruins took control early, leading 22-8 after the first quarter, and outscored Troy in all four quarters.
Belmont led for all but the opening 12 seconds of the game and held a double-digit advantage from 4:06 of the second quarter onward. The Bruins never relinquished control after seizing the lead early in the contest.
Criswell’s 17 points led all scorers. Chelby Jordan added 15 points, and Kenley McCarn contributed 12, giving Belmont three players in double figures.
The Bruins dominated the glass, finishing with 51 rebounds, including 20 offensive rebounds. Belmont also turned defense into offense, scoring 25 points off 20 forced turnovers.
Belmont outscored Troy 28-14 in the paint, adding to its advantage inside. The Bruins’ rebounding edge and ability to capitalize on turnovers helped them maintain separation throughout the game.
Troy shot 24.6% from the field, making 14 of 57 attempts. Hannah Smith led the Trojans with 10 points and 10 rebounds, recording the first double-double of her career.
The game tipped off at 11 a.m. as part of Belmont’s Education Day. The Bruins’ first victory of the season came in front of their home crowd at Curb Event Center.
Megan McCarthy
Women’s College Basketball, The Library Media
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