BELMONT BRUINS MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Nashville's Belmont University operates a men's basketball program that has become a Missouri Valley Conference fixture since joining Division I. Founded in 1890 with 8,910 students, the university houses its basketball operations at the Curb Event Center Arena, where the Bruins compiled a 12-2 home record this season. Coach Casey Alexander's squad enters competition with 15 players and has built consistency across multiple environments, posting identical 12-2 records both at home and on the road while maintaining an 11-2 conference mark.
Belmont's offensive attack averages 83.8 points per game, substantially outpacing opponents who manage just 72.6 per contest—an 11.2-point differential that reflects systematic execution on both ends. The Bruins' 24-4 overall record demonstrates balanced success, with their road performance matching their home efficiency rather than showing the typical venue disparity. This symmetrical 12-2 split across home and away games signals a program with sustainable structure under Alexander's direction.
The Missouri Valley Conference credentials remain solidifying through the 11-2 conference record, positioning Belmont among the league's competitive programs. Casey Alexander's tenure continues emphasizing depth and scoring consistency, evidenced by the balanced roster construction and the ability to maintain point-differential advantages regardless of location.
KEY FACTS
| School | Belmont University |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | Missouri Valley Conference |
| Division | D1 |
| Location | Nashville, Tennessee |
| Venue | Curb Event Center Arena |
| Head Coach | Evan Bradds |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Eoin Dillon | F |
| 23 | Jake Dykstra | G |
| 13 | Cooper Haynes | G |
| 10 | Jabez Jenkins | G |
| 7 | Graydon Lemke | F |
| 8 | Tyler Lundblade | G |
| 1 | Nic McClain | G |
| 0 | Win Miller | G |
| 4 | Aidan Noyes | F |
| 14 | Sam Orme | F |
| 24 | Keith Robbins | G |
| 12 | Brigham Rogers | F |
| 11 | Drew Scharnowski | F |
| 2 | Jack Smiley | G |
| 3 | Isaiah West | G |
SEASON RECORD
26-6
Overall
14-3
Home
12-3
Away
13-4
Conference
83.9 PPG / 73.3 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | Air Force Falcons | W 79-63 |
| Nov 9 | Tennessee State Tigers | W 87-79 |
| Nov 16 | Oral Roberts Golden Eagles | W 83-60 |
| Nov 20 | Lipscomb Bisons | W 75-68 |
| Nov 22 | Fisk Bulldogs | W 96-49 |
| Nov 24 | Saint Francis Red Flash | W 94-57 |
| Nov 26 | Toledo Rockets | W 87-72 |
| Nov 30 | Charleston Cougars | W 96-73 |
| Dec 4 | Richmond Spiders | L 76-84 |
| Dec 7 | Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders | W 83-62 |
| Dec 13 | UIC Flames | W 87-84 |
| Dec 17 | Evansville Purple Aces | W 83-78 |
| Dec 20 | UC Irvine Anteaters | W 84-58 |
| Dec 30 | Indiana State Sycamores | L 80-81 |
| Jan 2 | Bradley Braves | W 88-78 |
| Jan 4 | Southern Illinois Salukis | L 67-68 |
| Jan 8 | Northern Iowa Panthers | W 78-65 |
| Jan 10 | Drake Bulldogs | W 78-76 |
| Jan 14 | Valparaiso Beacons | W 78-74 |
| Jan 18 | Southern Illinois Salukis | W 73-68 |
| Jan 24 | Illinois State Redbirds | W 80-69 |
| Jan 29 | Valparaiso Beacons | W 78-77 |
| Feb 1 | Murray State Racers | W 103-86 |
| Feb 4 | Drake Bulldogs | W 103-90 |
| Feb 7 | UIC Flames | W 68-62 |
| Feb 10 | Bradley Braves | L 84-95 |
| Feb 13 | Northern Iowa Panthers | W 91-86 |
| Feb 15 | Murray State Racers | W 87-70 |
| Feb 22 | Indiana State Sycamores | W 87-70 |
| Feb 26 | Evansville Purple Aces | W 98-64 |
| Mar 1 | Illinois State Redbirds | L 74-81 |
| Mar 6 | Drake Bulldogs | L 79-100 |
ANALYTICS
+10.5
Pt Diff
L2
Streak
49.5%
SOS
#173
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.4676
105.3
Adj O
106.5
Adj D
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Tennessee Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Belmont Men's Basketball compete in?
- Belmont Bruins Men's Basketball competes in the Missouri Valley Conference conference at the NCAA D1 level.
- Where does Belmont play men's basketball home games?
- Belmont Men's Basketball plays home games at Curb Event Center Arena in Nashville, TN.
- Who is the head coach of Belmont Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of Belmont Bruins Men's Basketball is Evan Bradds.
- When was Belmont Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Belmont Men's Basketball is not currently available.