Basketball Recap: Belmont's Winning Streak Snapped at Eight Games

Cardinals

Previous 5 Games

02/25/25 vs Jefferson Davis County	47-49
02/20/25 vs Mooreville	70-36
02/14/25 vs Independence	72-31
02/10/25 vs Aberdeen	72-15
02/07/25 vs Booneville	60-36

It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Belmont can now relate to. They fell just short of the Jefferson Davis County Jaguars by a score of 49-47 on Tuesday. The Cardinals' loss signaled the end of their eight-game winning streak.

Belmont's loss came despite strong showings from Katie Jourdan and Lamaya Southward. Jourdan dropped a double-double with 11 points and 18 rebounds, while Southward dropped a double-double with 12 points and ten boards. That's the most boards Jourdan has posted since back in November of 2024. Hailey Ivey was another key player, putting up 11 points.

Even though they lost, Belmont smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've managed all season.

Belmont's defeat dropped their record down to 27-6. As for Jefferson Davis County, the victory (which was their 16th in a row) raised their record to 24-5.

Belmont does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Jefferson Davis County, they will face off against Booneville at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Booneville will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Jefferson Davis County surely won't give up without a fight.