Murphy triple-double lifts Belmont over Morehead St. 73-58

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Grayson Murphy recorded a triple-double with 13 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists to lead Belmont to a 73-58 win over Morehead State, the Bruins’ 19th straight victory. Murphy’s feat is the first triple-double in Belmont’s history since becoming a member of the NCAA. His is also the first triple-double by an Ohio Valley Conference player since Ja Morant posted 17 points, 11 rebounds and 16 assists for Murray State against Marquette in the 2019 NCAA Tournament. JaCobi Wood had 19 points off the bench for Belmont. Ta’lon Cooper had 16 points for the Eagles, whose 12-game winning streak came to an end.