2011-12 Men's Basketball News
July 31, 2012
Rick Byrd Receives NCAA Bob Frederick Award
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - - Belmont University men’s basketball head coach Rick Byrd has been named recipient of the 2012 Bob Frederick Award, the NCAA announced Tuesday.
July 11, 2012
Men's Basketball Adds Transfer Drew Windler
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men’s basketball head coach Rick Byrd announced Tuesday the addition of incoming transfer student-athlete Drew Windler.
July 10, 2012
Men's Basketball Places Four on NABC Honors Court
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - - Four Belmont University men’s basketball student-athletes were named to the 2011-12 National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Honors Court Tuesday.
June 15, 2012
Men's Basketball Summer Prospectus Now Online
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - The 2012 Belmont University Men's Basketball Summer Prospectus in now online.
June 13, 2012
Rick Byrd to Participate in 2012 Nashville SportsFest
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball head coach Rick Byrd will be a featured speaker at the 2012 Nashville SportsFest.
June 8, 2012
Mick Hedgepeth Earns Conference's Highest Academic Honor
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men’s basketball senior Mick Hedgepeth (Crossville, Ala.) was named Atlantic Sun Conference Male Student-Athlete of the Year, the league office announced at its 2012 Spring Meetings in Daytona Beach, Fla.
May 8, 2012
Men's Basketball Games in Great Alaska Shootout on CBS Sports Network
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men’s basketball will have games in the 2012 Carrs/Safeway Great Alaska Shootout broadcast live on the CBS Sports Network, the University of Alaska Anchorage announced Tuesday.
May 3, 2012
Belmont-Lipscomb Continue Men's Basketball Series
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University Athletics announced Thursday scheduled dates for men’s basketball games against Lipscomb during the 2012-13 season.
May 2, 2012
Men's Basketball Honored by Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball will be recognized by the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame as part of the 2012 induction festivities.
April 30, 2012
Rick Byrd Elected Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame Inductee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball head coach Rick Byrd is among the 2012 class of inductees for the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame, the organization announced Sunday.
April 20, 2012
Men's Basketball Honored by Tennessee General Assembly
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - The Tennessee General Assembly has recognized Belmont University men's basketball for outstanding achievement.
April 20, 2012
Hedgepeth, Saunders to Participate in Music City All-Star Classic
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball seniors Mick Hedgepeth (Crosville, Ala.) and Scott Saunders (New Orleans, La.) will take part in the fifth annual Music City All-Star Classic.
April 19, 2012
Men's Basketball to Participate in 2012 Great Alaska Shootout
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men’s basketball will take part in the 2012 Carrs/Safeway Great Alaska Shootout Nov. 21-24, the University of Alaska Anchorage announced Thursday.
April 17, 2012
Men's Basketball Featured on CBSSports.com
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball is the subject of a feature article on CBSSports.com.
April 10, 2012
Ian Clark Named Mid-Major Defensive All-American
BOSTON, Mass. - - Belmont University men's basketball junior Ian Clark (Memphis, Tenn.) has been named to the 2012 Mid-Major Defensive All-America Team, CollegeInsider.com announced Tuesday.
April 9, 2012
Men's Basketball Season in Review
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University Athletic Media Relations recently caught up with men's basketball head coach Rick Byrd to reflect upon another historic Bruin season.
April 3, 2012
Mick Hedgepeth Recaps Final Four Weekend
NEW ORLEANS, La. - - Belmont University men's basketball senior Mick Hedgepeth (Crossville, Ala.) took in all the sights and sounds of Final Four Weekend as one of 10 finalists for the Lowe's Senior CLASS Award.
April 3, 2012
Hedgepeth, Saunders Receive National Awards
CLEVELAND, Ohio - - Belmont University men’s basketball seniors Mick Hedgepeth (Crossville, Ala.) and Scott Saunders (New Orleans, La.) have been named to the 2011-12 Division I-AAA Athletics Directors Association (DI-AAA ADA) Men’s Basketball Scholar-Athlete Team, the organization announced Tuesday.
March 30, 2012
Belmont Athletics Announces 2012-13 Basketball Season Ticket Promotion
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - On the heels of another highly-successful campaign, Belmont University Athletics announced Friday a special promotion for 2012-13 basketball season tickets.
March 27, 2012
Mick Hedgepeth to Represent Men's Basketball at 2012 Final Four
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball senior Mick Hedgepeth (Crossville, Ala.) will represent the program at the 2012 Final Four as a finalist for the Lowe's Senior CLASS Award.
March 26, 2012
Ian Clark Named Atlantic Sun Most Valuable Player by CollegeInsider.com
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball junior Ian Clark (Memphis, Tenn.) has been named Atlantic Sun Conference Most Valuable Player by CollegeInsider.com.
March 21, 2012
Rick Byrd Named NABC District Coach of the Year
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - - For the second consecutive year, Belmont University men’s basketball head coach Rick Byrd has been named the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) District 3 Coach of the Year, as selected by his peers.
March 19, 2012
Rick Byrd to Guest on Nationally-Televised Basketball Show
CHICAGO, Ill. - - Belmont University men's basketball head coach Rick Byrd will be a featured guest contributor on the second of three installments of the Coaches' Tournament Show on Fox Sports Net affiliates nationwide.
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March 19, 2012
Men's Basketball Signee Craig Bradshaw Leads CPA to State Title
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball signee Craig Bradshaw led Nashville Christ Presbyterian Academy to the Tennessee Class AA boys' basketball state championship over the weekend.
March 16, 2012
Men's Basketball Falls to Georgetown in NCAA Tournament Second Round
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Belmont men's basketball dropped a 74-59 decision to Georgetown Friday afternoon in the second round of the 2012 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship.
March 15, 2012
NCAA Tournament Media Day Recap
COLUMBUS, Ohio - - Belmont University men's basketball took part in NCAA Tournament Media Day festivities Thursday at Nationwide Arena.
March 14, 2012
Men's Basketball Arrives in Columbus for NCAA Tournament Friday
COLUMBUS, Ohio - - Belmont University men's basketball has arrived safely in the Buckeye State in advance of Friday's game against Georgetown in the second round of the 2012 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship.
March 14, 2012
Kerron Johnson Named NABC All-District
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - - Belmont men's basketball junior Kerron Johnson (Huntsville, Ala.) has been namd to the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Division I All-District Team, the organization announced Wednesday.
March 12, 2012
Belmont Athletics Unveils Twitter Contest for Fans
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – On the heels of Belmont basketball celebrating its fifth trip to the NCAA Tournament, the Department of Athletics has unveiled a Twitter based contest to reward one lucky Bruin fan a prize pack valued at over $300.
March 11, 2012
Men's Basketball to Play Georgetown in Second Round of 2012 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball will play Georgetown of the Big East Conference in the 2012 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship.
March 9, 2012
Men's Basketball Selected for "Live Look-ins" During CBS Selection Show
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - For a second consecutive year, Belmont University men's basketball has been selected as a host school for "Live Look-ins" during the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship Selection Show on CBS.
March 3, 2012
One for the Thumb! Men's Basketball Defeats Florida Gulf Coast in the Atlantic Sun Final to Secure Fifth NCAA Tournament Automatic Bid
MACON, Ga. - - Belmont men's basketball rallied from a 13-point first half deficit to defeat Florida Gulf Coast, 83-69, Saturday night for its fifth Atlantic Sun Tournament championship and NCAA Tournament automatic bid.
March 3, 2012
Men's Basketball Plays Florida Gulf Coast Saturday in Atlantic Sun Tournament Final
MACON, Ga. - - Belmont men's basketball plays Florida Gulf Coast Saturday in the final round of the 2012 Atlantic Sun Basketball Championships.
March 2, 2012
Men's Basketball Defeats ETSU in Atlantic Sun Tournament Semifinal
MACON, Ga. - - Belmont men's basketball used a strong second half surge to defeat East Tennessee State, 69-61, Friday in the 2012 Atlantic Sun Tournament Semifinal.
March 1, 2012
Men's Basketball Plays ETSU Friday in Atlantic Sun Tournament Semifinal
MACON, Ga. - - Belmont men's basketball plays ETSU Friday in the semifinal round of the 2012 Atlantic Sun Basketball Championships.
February 29, 2012
Men's Basketball Defeats Jacksonville in Atlantic Sun Tournament Quarterfinal
MACON, Ga. - - Belmont men's basketball once again played through adversity and a stern test in defeating Jacksonville, 76-62, Wednesday in the 2012 Atlantic Sun Tournament Quarterfinal.
February 28, 2012
Men's Basketball Seniors Named Academic All-Conference
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball seniors Drew Hanlen (St. Louis, Mo.), Mick Hedgepeth (Crossville, Ala.) and Scott Saunders (New Orleans, La.) have been named to the 2012 Atlantic Sun Academic All-Conference team.
February 28, 2012
Men's Basketball Plays Jacksonville Wednesday in Atlantic Sun Tournament Quarterfinal
MACON, Ga. - - Belmont men's basketball plays Jacksonville Wednesday in the quarterfinal round of the 2012 Atlantic Sun Basketball Championships.
February 27, 2012
Four Men's Basketball Players Named All-Atlantic Sun
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Four members of the Belmont University men’s basketball team received All-Atlantic Sun honors, the Atlantic Sun Conference announced Monday.
February 25, 2012
Men's Basketball Defeats Mercer in Regular Season Finale
MACON, Ga. - - Playing without two starters, Belmont men's basketball rode its defense, depth and heart in defeating Mercer, 62-61, Saturday night.
February 24, 2012
Men's Basketball Plays at Mercer Saturday
MACON, Ga. - - Belmont men's basketball concludes regular season play Saturday at Mercer.
February 23, 2012
Men's Basketball Defeats Kennesaw State; Secures Outright Atlantic Sun Regular Season Championship
KENNESAW, Ga. - - Behind impressive defense and rebounding and balanced scoring, Belmont men's basketball defeated Kennesaw State, 90-50, Thursday night to secure an Atlantic Sun Conference regular season championship.
February 23, 2012
Scott Saunders Named Academic All-American for Second Consecutive Year
TOWSON, Md. - - Belmont University men’s basketball senior Scott Saunders (New Orleans, La.) has been named to the 2012 Capital One Academic All-America Division I Men’s Basketball Team, the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) announced Thursday.
February 22, 2012
Men's Basketball Plays at Kennesaw State Thursday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball continues its final week of regular season play Thursday at Kennesaw State.
February 20, 2012
Men's Basketball Defeats USC Upstate on Senior Day
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball showed collective resolve in defeating USC Upstate, 88-79, Monday night.
February 19, 2012
Men's Basketball Hosts USC Upstate Monday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball hosts USC Upstate Monday in the regular season home finale.
February 18, 2012
Men's Basketball Defeats ETSU on Homecoming
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - In front of a boisterous Homecoming crowd, Belmont men's basketball defeated East Tennessee State, 80-58, Saturday night.
February 17, 2012
Mick Hedgepeth Feature - Lowe's Senior CLASS Award
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball senior Mick Hedgepeth (Crossville, Ala.) is the subject of a feature story as part of the Lowe's Senior CLASS Award program.
February 17, 2012
Men's Basketball Hosts ETSU Saturday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball returns home to face East Tennessee State Saturday, as part of Homecoming 2012.
February 13, 2012
Men's Basketball Wins Track Meet at Stetson
DeLAND, Fla. - - In one of the highest scoring college basketball games of the season, Belmont men's basketball outlasted Stetson, 106-93, Monday night.
February 12, 2012
Men's Basketball Plays at Stetson Monday
DeLAND, Fla. - - Belmont men's basketball concludes a two-game road trip Monday at Stetson.
February 11, 2012
Strong Second Half Powers Men's Basketball Past Florida Gulf Coast
FORT MYERS, Fla. - - Behind six double figure scorers and strong defense, Belmont men's basketball defeated Florida Gulf Coast, 86-63, Saturday night.
February 10, 2012
Men's Basketball Plays at Florida Gulf Coast Saturday
FORT MYERS, Fla. - - Belmont men's basketball opens a two-game road trip Saturday at Florida Gulf Coast.
February 6, 2012
Men's Basketball Defeats Austin Peay
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Behind 44 points in the paint and 21 forced turnovers, Belmont men's basketball defeated Austin Peay, 94-55, Monday night.
February 5, 2012
Men's Basketball Hosts Austin Peay Monday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont Basketball returns to action Monday, hosting Austin Peay in non-conference play.
February 3, 2012
Defense, Hanlen Carry Men's Basketball Past Lipscomb
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Behind strong team defense and a career-high 21 points from senior Drew Hanlen (St. Louis, Mo.), Belmont men's basketball defeated Lipscomb, 84-58, Friday night.
February 3, 2012
Men's Basketball Partners with Wounded Warrior Project for Feb. 6 Game vs. Austin Peay
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball will continue its tradition of honoring the military by partnering with the Wounded Warrior Project for its Feb. 6 home game against Austin Peay.
February 2, 2012
Men's Basketball Plays at Lipscomb Friday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball returns to action Friday at Lipscomb.
February 2, 2012
Hedgepeth, Saunders Named Academic All-District
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - For the second consecutive year, Belmont University men’s basketball seniors Mick Hedgepeth (Crossville, Ala.) and Scott Saunders (New Orleans, La.) have been named to the Capital One Academic All-District First Team.
February 1, 2012
Rick Byrd Finalist for Nashville Sports Person of the Year
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball head coach Rick Byrd is one of five finalists for Nashville Sports Person of the Year, the Nashville Sports Council announced Tuesday.
January 30, 2012
Men's Basketball Efficient in Victory over North Florida
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball led from start to finish in defeating North Florida, 83-69, Monday night.
January 29, 2012
Men's Basketball Hosts North Florida Monday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball completes a two-game homestand Monday against North Florida.
January 28, 2012
Johnson, Jenkins Lead Men's Basketball Past Jacksonville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Behind 21 points from junior Kerron Johnson (Huntsville, Ala.) and a career-high 18 points from sophomore Blake Jenkins (Knoxville, Tenn.), Belmont men's basketball defeated Jacksonville, 85-71, Saturday night.
January 27, 2012
Men's Basketball Hosts Jacksonville Saturday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball returns home this weekend, hosting Jacksonville Saturday.
January 25, 2012
Mick Hedgepeth Named Finalist for Lowe's Senior CLASS Award
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. - - Belmont University men’s basketball senior Mick Hedgepeth (Crossville, Ala.) has been named as one of 10 finalists for the Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award.
January 24, 2012
Former Belmont University Athletic Director Larry Striplin Passes Away
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Former Belmont University Athletic Director Larry Striplin, Jr., 82, died yesterday in a Birmingham, Ala. hospital.
January 23, 2012
Men's Basketball Defeats ETSU
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. - - Behind balanced scoring and a record-setting first half defensive performance, Belmont men's basketball defeated ETSU, 82-70, Monday night.
January 22, 2012
Men's Basketball Plays ETSU Monday
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball concludes a two-game road swing Monday at ETSU.
January 21, 2012
Men's Basketball Falls at USC Upstate at Buzzer
SPARTANBURG, S.C. - - Torrey Craig's offensive rebound putback with 0.7 seconds remaining gave USC Upstate a 79-78 victory over Belmont men's basketball Saturday.
January 20, 2012
Men's Basketball Faces USC Upstate Saturday
SPARTANBURG, S.C. - - Belmont men's basketball returns to action Saturday at USC Upstate.
January 16, 2012
Men's Basketball Hosts Florida Gulf Coast Monday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball returns to action Monday night against Florida Gulf Coast.
January 16, 2012
Total Team Effort as Men's Basketball Defeats Florida Gulf Coast
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - In one of its most complete efforts of the season, Belmont men's basketball defeated Florida Gulf Coast, 95-53, Monday.
January 14, 2012
Big Second Half Pushes Men's Basketball Past Stetson
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Behind pressure defense and a career-high 24 points from senior Mick Hedgepeth (Crossville, Ala.), Belmont men's basketball defeated Stetson, 84-71, Saturday night.
January 13, 2012
Familiar Faces Return as Men's Basketball Hosts Stetson Saturday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Following an eight-day layoff, Belmont men's basketball returns to action Saturday against Stetson.
January 6, 2012
Men's Basketball Falls to Lipscomb
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - A nightmarish final 10 minutes doomed Belmont men's basketball Friday night, as the team dropped an 85-74 decision to Lipscomb.
January 5, 2012
Men's Basketball Hosts Lipscomb Friday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball returns home to host Lipscomb Friday.
January 4, 2012
Defense, Hanlen Carry Men's Basketball Past Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - - Behind strong defense and a career-high 19 points from senior Drew Hanlen (St. Louis, Mo.), Belmont men's basketball defeated Jacksonville, 75-63, Wednesday night.
January 3, 2012
Men's Basketball Completes Road Swing at Jacksonville Wednesday
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - - Belmont men's basketball completes a two-game road swing to the First Coast of Florida Wednesday at Jacksonville.
January 3, 2012
Scott Saunders Named Atlantic Sun Player of the Week
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball senior Scott Saunders (New Orleans, La.) has been named Atlantic Sun Conference Player of the Week, the league office announced Tuesday.
January 2, 2012
Men's Basketball Resumes Conference Play at North Florida Monday
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - - Belmont men's basketball returns to Atlantic Sun Conference play Monday at North Florida.
January 2, 2012
Men's Basketball Defeats North Florida
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Reminiscent of its 2011 Atlantic Sun Championship game performance, Belmont men's basketball used balanced offense and unified defense in defeating North Florida, 83-53, Monday night.
December 29, 2011
Men's Basketball Defeats Marshall to Extend Home Court Win Streak to 22
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball defeated Marshall, 79-74, Thursday night to extend its home court win streak to 22 games.
December 28, 2011
Men's Basketball Hosts Marshall Thursday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball returns to action following the Christmas holiday Thursday against Marshall.
December 21, 2011
LIVE BLOG -- Tonight's Men's Basketball Game at Austin Peay
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Follow the live blog of tonight's men's basketball game at Austin Peay. Coverage begins at 7:30pm CT at the Dunn Center in Clarksville, Tennessee.
December 21, 2011
Saunders Powers Men's Basketball Past Austin Peay
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - - Behind 23 points and 11 rebounds from senior Scott Saunders (New Orleans, La.), Belmont men's basketball led from start to finish in defeating Austin Peay, 77-67, Wednesday night.
December 20, 2011
Men's Basketball Completes Pre-Christmas Slate at Austin Peay Wednesday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball wraps up its pre-Christmas schedule Wednesday night at Austin Peay.
December 19, 2011
Heartbreak in Huntington; Men's Basketball Falls at Buzzer at Marshall
HUNTINGTON, W. Va. - - In the cruelest of end sequences, Belmont men's basketball saw an emotional road victory go by the boards in an 87-86 setback at Marshall Monday.
December 18, 2011
Men's Basketball Faces Marshall Monday
HUNTINGTON, W. Va. - - Belmont men's basketball returns to action Monday night at Marshall.
December 17, 2011
Comeback Just Short as Men's Basketball Falls at Miami (OH)
OXFORD, Ohio - - Fighting through nightmarish shooting and foul trouble, Belmont men's basketball nearly pulled off a comeback for the ages, before falling at Miami (OH), 66-61, Saturday.
December 16, 2011
Men's Basketball Faces Miami (OH) Saturday
OXFORD, Ohio - - Belmont men's basketball continues a busy stretch of games Saturday at Miami (OH).
December 15, 2011
Men's Basketball Defeats Troy to Extend Home Court Win Streak to 21
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Behind strong defense and 14 three-point field goals, Belmont men's basketball defeated Troy, 78-55, Thursday night to extend its home court win streak to 21 games.
December 14, 2011
Men's Basketball Hosts Troy Thursday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball returns to action Thursday night, hosting Troy.
December 13, 2011
Men's Basketball Falls in Final Seconds at Middle Tennessee State
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - - After overcoming a 13-point second half deficit to claim a lead in the final minutes, Belmont men's basketball dropped a 65-62 decision at Middle Tennessee State Tuesday.
December 13, 2011
Men's Basketball Remains No. 6 in Latest Mid-Major Poll
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball is ranked No. 6 in the CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25 Poll for the week of Dec. 12.
December 12, 2011
Follow the Live Blog of Tuesday's Men's Basketball Game at MTSU
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Follow the Live Blog as the Belmont Men's Basketball team takes on the MTSU Blue Raiders Tuesday night at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro.
December 12, 2011
Men's Basketball Returns to Action Tuesday at Middle Tennessee State
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont Basketball returns to action following exams, opening a stretch of five games in nine days Tuesday at Middle Tennessee State.
December 8, 2011
Belmont Athletics Announces 'Battle of the Boulevard' Ticket Information
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University Athletics announced Thursday ticket information for the upcoming ‘Battle of the Boulevard’ men’s and women’s basketball games at the Curb Event Center.
December 7, 2011
Rick Byrd to be Honored as 12th Titan Prior to Sunday's Game vs. Saints
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men’s basketball head coach Rick Byrd will be honored as the ‘12th Titan’ prior to Sunday’s game between the Tennessee Titans and New Orleans Saints at LP Field.
December 6, 2011
Kerron Johnson Named Atlantic Sun Player of the Week
MACON, Ga. - - Belmont men’s basketball junior Kerron Johnson (Huntsville, Ala.) has been named Atlantic Sun Conference Player of the Week, the league office announced Tuesday.
December 6, 2011
Men's Basketball Ranked No. 6 in Latest Mid-Major Poll
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball is ranked No. 6 in the CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25 Poll for the week of Dec. 5.
December 6, 2011
Men's Basketball Defeats Tennessee State to Extend Home Court Win Streak to 20 Games
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball used equal parts toughness and resolve to defeat Tennessee State, 75-62, Tuesday night, extending the program's home court win streak to 20 games.
December 5, 2011
Men's Basketball Hosts Tennessee State Tuesday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball wraps up a four-game homestand Tuesday against Tennessee State.
December 3, 2011
Johnson Leads Men's Basketball Past Mercer
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Despite uncharacteristically poor shooting, Belmont men's basketball rode a career-high 25 points from junior Kerron Johnson (Huntsville, Tenn.) to defeat Mercer, 82-78, Saturday.
December 2, 2011
Men's Basketball Hosts Mercer Saturday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball continues a four-game homestand Saturday against Mercer.
December 1, 2011
Men's Basketball Defeats Kennesaw State
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Behind strong defense, unselfish play, and 10 first half three-point field goals, Belmont men's basketball defeated Kennesaw State, 98-52, Thursday night in its Atlantic Sun Conference opener.
November 30, 2011
Men's Basketball Hosts Kennesaw State Thursday in Conference Opener
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont Basketball continues a four-game homestand Thursday against Kennesaw State in its Atlantic Sun Conference opener.
November 29, 2011
Rick Byrd to be Regular Contributor on Blue Ribbon College Basketball Hour Presented by Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men’s basketball head coach Rick Byrd will serve as a regular contributor to the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Hour Presented by Puckett’s Grocery & Restaurant, the athletic department announced Tuesday.
November 29, 2011
Men's Basketball Ranked No. 6 in Latest Mid-Major Poll
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball is ranked No. 6 in the CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25 Poll for the week of Nov. 28.
November 28, 2011
Men's Basketball Shakes Off Slow Start to Defeat Trevecca Nazarene
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Before a boisterous home opener crowd, Belmont men's basketball used strong interior scoring and defense to defeat Trevecca Nazarene, 86-61, Monday.
November 27, 2011
Men's Basketball to Host Trevecca Nazarene in Home Opener Monday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball returns to action following the Thanksgiving holiday Monday, hosting Trevecca Nazarene.
November 22, 2011
Men's Basketball Ranked No. 5 in Latest Mid-Major Poll
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball is ranked No. 5 in the CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25 Poll for the week of Nov. 21.
November 21, 2011
Men's Basketball Receives Votes in Associated Press Top 25 Poll
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men’s basketball is among those receiving votes in the Associated Press Top 25 poll for the week of Nov. 21.
November 20, 2011
Men's Basketball Defeats Middle Tennessee State in Double Overtime to Claim EA Sports Maui Invitational Regional Championship
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - - In a game with the drama and intensity of March, Belmont men's basketball defeated Middle Tennessee State, 87-84, in double overtime to claim the EA Sports Maui Invitational Regional Championship.
November 19, 2011
Defense Carries Men's Basketball Past Towson
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball forced 23 turnovers and held the opposition to 26 percent shooting in defeating Towson, 87-41, Saturday in the Regional Games of the EA Sports Maui Invitational.
November 18, 2011
Men's Basketball Heads to Murfreesboro for EA Sports Maui Invitational Regional Games
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont Basketball returns to action Saturday
against Towson as part of the Regional Games of the 2011 EA Sports Maui Invitational.
November 15, 2011
Late Rally Just Short as Men's Basketball Falls at No. 10 Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball pushed another nationally-ranked opponent, but several furious rallies came up short in a 97-81 decision at No. 10 Memphis Tuesday.
November 14, 2011
Men's Basketball to Face No. 10 Memphis Tuesday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball will face No. 10 Memphis Tuesday as part of the Opening Games of the 2011 EA Sports Maui Invitational.
November 14, 2011
Single Game and Group Basketball Tickets Now Available
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Belmont Athletics announced that single game and group tickets are now available for men's and women's home basketball games this 2011-12 season. Check out all of the information below for details on ticket packages that are available.
November 14, 2011
Kerron Johnson Earns Multiple Honors Monday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball junior Kerron Johnson (Huntsville, Ala.) has been named Player of the Week by the Atlantic Sun office and CollegeSportsMadness.com Monday.
November 14, 2011
Men's Basketball Receives Votes in Associated Press Top 25 Poll
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men’s basketball is among those receiving votes in the Associated Press Top 25 poll for the week of Nov. 14.
November 11, 2011
Destiny Denied Again; Men's Basketball Drops One-Point Decision at Duke
DURHAM, N.C. - - Displaying courage and resolve that have earned national respect, Belmont men's basketball came within a heartbeat of beating four-time National Champion Duke. Again. But the Blue Devils claimed a hard-fought 77-76 victory at Cameron Indoor Stadium to open the 2011 EA Sports Maui Invitational.
November 10, 2011
Men's Basketball Signs Trio to National Letters of Intent
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men’s basketball head coach Rick Byrd announced Thursday the signings of Craig Bradshaw (Franklin, Tenn.), Caleb Chowbay (Mt. Juliet, Tenn.), and Jeff Laidig (Mishawaka, Ind.) to national letters of intent to play basketball for the Bruins, starting in the fall of 2012.
November 10, 2011
Men's Basketball Opens Regular Season at No. 6 Duke
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball opens the 2011-12 regular season at No. 6 Duke Friday as part of the EA Sports Maui Invitational.
November 8, 2011
Men's Basketball Releases Game Schedule on 104.5 The Zone
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men’s basketball released its 2011-12 game broadcast schedule on WGFX-FM 104.5 The Zone Tuesday.
November 4, 2011
Mick Hedgepeth Candidate for Lowe's Senior CLASS Award
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. - - Belmont University men’s basketball senior forward Mick Hedgepeth (Crossville, Ala.) has been selected as one of 30 men’s basketball candidates for the 2011-12 Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award, released Friday.
November 2, 2011
Belmont Basketball Participates in Coaches vs. Cancer Tipoff Breakfast
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball took part in the 2011 Coaches vs. Cancer Tipoff Breakfast Tuesday, Nov. 1 at Lipscomb University's Allen Arena.
November 2, 2011
Mick Hedgepeth Named to Lou Henson Preseason All-America Team
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men’s basketball senior forward Mick Hedgepeth (Crossville, Ala.) has been named to the 2011-12 Lou Henson Preseason All-America Team, released Wednesday.
November 1, 2011
Men's Basketball Ranked No. 4 in Preseason Mid-Major Poll
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men’s basketball is ranked No. 4 in the 2011-12 Preseason CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25 Poll, released Tuesday.
October 28, 2011
2011-12 Men's Basketball Media Guide Now Online
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - The 2011-12 Belmont men's basketball media guide is now available for viewing online.
October 28, 2011
Men's Basketball Receives Eight Votes in AP Preseason Poll
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men’s basketball received eight Top 25 votes in The Associated Press’ 2011-12 preseason college basketball poll, released Friday.
October 20, 2011
Hanlen, Hedgepeth Elected Team Captains
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball head coach Rick Byrd announced Thursday that seniors Drew Hanlen (St. Louis, Mo.) and Mick Hedgepeth (Crossville, Ala.) have been chosen as team captains for the 2011-12 season.
October 18, 2011
Men's Basketball to Host First Annual Ladies' Clinic
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men’s basketball head coach Rick Byrd and his staff will be hosting the first annual Belmont Basketball Ladies’ Clinic Monday, Oct. 24 from 6-8:00 p.m. at the Curb Event Center.
October 14, 2011
Men's Basketball Opens Practice
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball opened fall practice Friday evening, in advance of the Bruins' Nov. 11 season opener at Duke.
October 12, 2011
Men's Basketball Picked to Defend Atlantic Sun Championship
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men’s basketball has been picked to defend its Atlantic Sun Conference championship, this according to the preseason coaches’ poll released by the league Wednesday.
September 21, 2011
Men's Basketball Featured in Sporting News College Basketball Preview
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball is featured in the 2011-12 Sporting News College Basketball Preview.
September 19, 2011
The Road to 30-5 Commemorative DVDs are Here!
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University Athletics announced Monday that copies of ‘The Road to 30-5’ – a full length commemorative DVD highlighting the historic 2010-11 Belmont men’s basketball season – are on campus and available for purchase.
September 16, 2011
Sleepers: The Teams Primed to Surprise - ESPN.com
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball is mentioned in a Sept. 16 college basketball feature piece on ESPN.com.
September 15, 2011
Men's Basketball Seniors Take Part in Season Ticket Campaign
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball seniors Drew Hanlen (St. Louis, Mo.), Mick Hedgepeth (Crossville, Ala.) and Scott Saunders (New Orleans, La.) are lending their voices to the 2011-12 Belmont Basketball Season Ticket Campaign.
September 15, 2011
Men's Basketball Part of Atlantic Sun/CSS Broadcast Schedule
MACON, Ga. - - Belmont men's basketball will be featured as part of the 2011-12 Atlantic Sun Conference/CSS Friday Night Game of the Week television package.
September 12, 2011
Belmont Looks to Continue Success - CBSSports.com
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont men's basketball and the Bruins' summer tour of Italy is profiled on CBSSports.com
September 8, 2011
Men's Basketball Releases 2011-12 Schedule
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Nationally-ranked opponents and 11 regular season games against postseason teams from a year ago highlight the 2011-12 Belmont men’s basketball schedule, released Thursday.
September 2, 2011
Tyler Holloway Named Director of Basketball Operations
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men’s basketball head coach Rick Byrd announced Friday the hiring of Tyler Holloway to the position of Director of Basketball Operations.
August 26, 2011
Men's Basketball to Participate in ESPN College Hoops Marathon
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball will take part in the fourth annual ESPN College Hoops Tip-Off Marathon Tuesday, Nov. 15.
August 21, 2011
Men's Basketball Defeats Scauri Minturno in Exhibition
SCAURI, Italy - - Belmont University men’s basketball delivered a virtuoso performance in defeating Scauri Minturno, 96-62, Sunday in an exhibition contest.
August 19, 2011
Men's Basketball Drops Exhibition to Pallacanestro Lucca
LUCCA, Italy - - Despite leading for the opening 35 minutes of the game, Belmont men’s basketball dropped a hard-fought 93-90 decision to Pallacanestro Lucca in an exhibition game Friday.
August 16, 2011
Men's Basketball Defeats SAV Vacallo in Exhibition
CHIASSO, Switzerland - - Behind balanced scoring and a strong second half, Belmont men’s basketball defeated SAV Vacallo of the Swiss National League, 82-60, Tuesday in an exhibition contest.
August 9, 2011
Men's Basketball Prepares for Italy Foreign Tour
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball will take part in a 10-day foreign tour of Italy from Aug. 14-23.
August 4, 2011
Men's Basketball to Participate in EA Sports Maui Invitational
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men’s basketball will be one of 12 participating teams in the 2011 EA Sports Maui Invitational, tournament organizers announced Thursday.
July 21, 2011
Men's Basketball Announces 2010-11 Season Commemorative DVD
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball is accepting reservation orders for 'The Road to 30-5' Commemorative DVD of the 2010-11 season.
July 18, 2011
Former Bruin Alex Renfroe Signs Pro Deal in Italy
BRINDISI, Italy - - Former Belmont University men’s basketball standout Alex Renfroe has signed a one-year professional contract with Enel Brindisi of Lega Basket Serie A in Italy.
July 11, 2011
Five Men's Basketball Student-Athletes Receive NABC Honor
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - - Five Belmont University men's basketball student-athletes were named to the 2010-11 National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Honors Court Monday.
July 5, 2011
Belmont Basketball Success Brings in Students - The Tennessean
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - The impact of Belmont men's basketball success upon applications to the university was analyzed in the July 5 edition of The Tennessean.
June 17, 2011
Men's Basketball Summer Prospectus Now Online
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - The 2011-12 Belmont men's basketball summer prospectus is now available online.
June 13, 2011
Top College Hoops Mid-Majors for 2011-12 - Yahoo Sports
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball is featured in a 2011-12 college basketball season preview article by Jason King of Yahoo Sports.
