NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Grayson Murphy's floater in the paint with five seconds left lifted Belmont Bruins to a 48-47 win over Morehead State Eagles on Thursday night.

Will Richard registered 16 points and eight rebounds as Belmont won its seventh consecutive game.

Nick Muszynski had 14 points for Belmont (21-5, 11-2 Ohio Valley Conference).

Ben Sheppard, who led the Bruins in scoring entering the contest with 17 points per game, was held to only 2 points.

Belmont totaled 22 first-half points, a season low for the team.

Johni Broome had 15 points, 13 rebounds and six blocks for the Eagles (19-7, 11-2). Tray Hollowell added 12 points. Ta'lon Cooper had eight rebounds.

The Bruins evened the season series against the Eagles. Morehead State defeated Belmont 83-74 on Jan. 20.

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