Belmont 82, UW-Milwaukee 63: Bruins pull away

Special to the Journal Sentinel
Belmont forward Amanze Egekeze (pictured in a game earlier this season) scored 32 points to lead the Bruins in a victory over UW-Milwaukee.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -  Amanze Egekeze scored a career-high 32 points to lead Belmont to an 82-63 victory over UW-Milwaukee on Wednesday night at Curb Event Center.

The Panthers (6-5) had the game tied late in the first half, but a 12-2 scoring run by the Bruins (6-5) that continued into the second half helped Belmont pull away.

UWM could pull no closer than eight points afterward.

Jeremiah Bell led the Panthers for the third game in a row, finishing with 20 points. Bryce Nze chipped a team-best eight rebounds to go with seven points.

Egekeze completed a double-double with 11 rebounds, helping Belmont improve to 95-7 in its last 102 games at home. Dylan Windler added 17 points and 11 rebounds.

After playing five of six games on the road, UWM begins a four-game home stand against Loyola at 1 p.m. Saturday at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena.