Bellarmine defeats C Arkansas 84-78
Bellarmine Knocks Off C Arkansas in Thrilling Conference Matchup
In a back-and-forth contest that saw both teams battle through the ups and downs of the game, Bellarmine emerged victorious with an 84-78 win over visiting C Arkansas in conference action.
The Knights Hall crowd was electric as the home team took an early lead, but C Arkansas fought their way back into the game to tie it up at 39-39 at halftime. The intensity remained high throughout the second half, with Bellarmine maintaining a slight edge and capitalizing on key defensive stops down the stretch.
For the Knights, Kenyon Goodin led the charge with 20 points, connecting on four of his 11 three-point attempts to score 50% of his team's total points. Sam Donald rebounded well for the home team, grabbing nine boards while scoring six points and dishing out four assists.
Meanwhile, C Arkansas' Ty Robinson was unstoppable, pouring in 24 points on five of 13 three-point attempts. Camren Hunter provided a strong supporting act, chipping in 20 points, ten rebounds, and two assists to round out the top-scoring duo for the visitors.
As the final buzzer sounded, Bellarmine celebrated their hard-fought win, which saw them hold off C Arkansas by six points despite trailing at halftime. The Knights' ability to adapt and capitalize on their opponents' mistakes ultimately proved decisive in securing the 84-78 victory.
Advanced Statistics:
Bellarmine's strong shooting performance was reflected in their high field goal percentage (52.0%), with a slight edge over C Arkansas (43.9%). However, the visitors managed to limit Bellarmine's fast break opportunities and capitalized on their own chances off turnovers.
The Knights' 61.7 eFG% and 63.5 true shooting percentage were clear indicators of their efficient offense, while C Arkansas's 48.1 true shooting percentage highlighted their struggles in converting shots from the field.
Game Flow:
* Halftime: Bellarmine led 39-38
* Final margin: 6 points
* Largest leads: Bellarmine 7, C Arkansas 10
This matchup will be remembered as a testament to the resilience and determination of both teams, with Bellarmine emerging victorious in a thrilling conference showdown.