The sky was free of clouds, the sun shining directly above us. There could not have been a more perfect Valentine’s Day. That morning, I woke up early because I was to meet my valentine at Bongo Java for a delicious breakfast. After finishing an amazing meal we headed back to my dorm, Pembroke Hall, to watch a movie with some friends. Later on in the day we had planned to go to the basketball game. Little did we know that the game we were about to attend was going to be one of the most highly anticipated and exciting games of the season.
Belmont’s Men’s Basketball team had to face one of their toughest opponents in the A-Sun Tournament, East Tennessee State University (ETSU). Although the Bruins had some difficulties at the beginning of the game, the men were able to close the deficit and head to the locker room’s in the lead with a half time score of 35-33.

This pictures to the right: the crowd watching the game and a impressive dunk by the Bruins
During the second half, the scores remained very close. Each of the shots that went in for Belmont created thunderous applauds from the crowd. Every time ETSU made a basket, the men’s team responded by making a basket of their own. The final minute of play, Belmont was able to get the rebound of ETSU’s missed three-point shot. ETSU quickly caused a foul and Belmont ended up getting two free throw shots, both of which went in. Belmont was able to hold off ETSU to win the game. The crowd went crazy as the final buzzer was heard. The score: 76-73. To learn more about the game or any other teams at Belmont go to http://belmontbruins.cstv.com