NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Will Johnston scored 15 of his 19 points in the second half to help Richmond beat Belmont 84-76 on Wednesday night.
Johnston shot 7 for 10, including 3 for 5 from beyond the arc for the Spiders (7-1). David Thomas scored 18 points while going 6 of 9 (6 for 7 from 3-point range). AJ Lopez shot 4 for 9 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and finished with 15 points.
The Bruins (8-1) were led by Nic McClain, who posted 19 points, five assists and two steals. Jack Smiley and Tyler Lundblade had 10 points. The Bruins broke an eight-game winning streak with the loss.
Thomas scored 12 points in the first half and Richmond went into halftime trailing 43-41.
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