BELMONT BRUINS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Belmont's women's basketball program has emerged as a consistent Missouri Valley Conference contender under coach Bart Brooks, whose squad currently boasts a 10-2 conference record while maintaining a 16-9 overall mark this season. Playing in Nashville at the Curb Event Center Arena, the Bruins average 70.0 points per game while holding opponents to 66.0, demonstrating defensive discipline across their 15-player roster. The team's 9-5 home record reflects Belmont's ability to leverage their Nashville venue into a competitive advantage within the MVC.

Founded in 1890 with an enrollment of 8,910 students, Belmont University has positioned women's basketball as a visible component of its mid-major athletics portfolio. The Bruins' away performance at 7-4 suggests road resilience, a critical factor in conference play where travel demands are substantial. Brooks' squad balances offensive efficiency with defensive principles, outscoring opponents by an average of 4.0 points per game—a margin that compounds across a season and separates tournament-caliber teams from middling conference programs.

KEY FACTS

SchoolBelmont University
SportWomen's Basketball
ConferenceMissouri Valley Conference
DivisionD1
LocationNashville, Tennessee
VenueCurb Event Center Arena
Head CoachBart Brooks

ROSTER (2025-26)

#NamePos
23Jailyn BanksG
15Rylie BeersG
33KK BrodieC
22Quinn EubankG
1Kensley FeltnerG
9Hilary FullerF
7Claire HydeG
0Tuti JonesG
21Emily La ChapellG
12Kate McGinnisG
13Avery StricklandG
5Sanaa TrippG
3Dacarra WardF
55Leah WestF
20Tatum WoodsonG

SEASON RECORD

20-12

Overall

11-6

Home

9-6

Away

12-5

Conference

71.0 PPG / 66.8 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

DateOpponentResult
Nov 3Oklahoma SoonersL 67-84
Nov 8Brown BearsW 83-61
Nov 14Tennessee Lady VolunteersL 58-68
Nov 16Dayton FlyersW 72-66
Nov 19Lipscomb BisonsW 80-60
Nov 24Ohio State BuckeyesL 56-68
Nov 26McNeese CowgirlsL 66-76
Dec 4Middle Tennessee Blue RaidersW 71-65
Dec 6Princeton TigersL 58-70
Dec 14Kentucky WildcatsL 69-77
Dec 18Evansville Purple AcesW 77-67
Dec 20Duke Blue DevilsL 46-76
Dec 30Southern Illinois SalukisW 68-56
Jan 2Bradley BravesW 78-57
Jan 4Illinois State RedbirdsW 75-68
Jan 10Drake BulldogsW 78-69
Jan 11Northern Iowa PanthersW 81-62
Jan 16Indiana State SycamoresW 85-77
Jan 18Murray State RacersL 48-69
Jan 30Evansville Purple AcesW 79-73
Jan 31Murray State RacersL 71-78
Feb 6Drake BulldogsW 67-52
Feb 7Northern Iowa PanthersW 70-58
Feb 14UIC FlamesW 71-56
Feb 15Valparaiso BeaconsW 77-37
Feb 21Illinois State RedbirdsL 78-83
Feb 22Bradley BravesL 47-51
Feb 28Indiana State SycamoresW 88-79
Mar 3Southern Illinois SalukisW 83-64
Mar 6Valparaiso BeaconsW 83-63
Mar 7UIC FlamesW 78-70
Mar 13Evansville Purple AcesL 63-76

OTHER SPORTS AT BELMONT

BaseballMen's BasketballMen's Cross CountryMen's GolfMen's TennisSoftballWomen's Cross CountryWomen's GolfWomen's SoccerWomen's Swimming & DivingWomen's TennisWomen's Volleyball

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does Belmont Women's Basketball compete in?
Belmont Bruins Women's Basketball competes in the Missouri Valley Conference conference at the NCAA D1 level.
Where does Belmont play women's basketball home games?
Belmont Women's Basketball plays home games at Curb Event Center Arena in Nashville, TN.
Who is the head coach of Belmont Women's Basketball?
The head coach of Belmont Bruins Women's Basketball is Bart Brooks.
When was Belmont Women's Basketball program established?
The establishment date for Belmont Women's Basketball is not currently available.