Belmont at Austin Peay, 9:00 PM, ESPNU
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The Under the Radar Game of the Day turns its attention to the Ohio Valley Conference today as the Belmont Bruins put their 10-0 conference record on the line in Clarksville, Tennessee against the Austin Peay Governors. Belmont has only lost once all season, a somewhat inexplicable home loss to Samford back in December, and the Bruins are establishing themselves as one of the most dangerous Under the radar teams out there this season. Nick Muszynski (15.2 points and 5.4 rebounds per game) and Luke Smith (15.0 points per game) lead the way for the Bruins, who present a strong balanced scoring attacks with five players averaging in double figures. It is no shock that they have the best Adjusted Offense in the OVC according to KenPom.
Austin Peay was a preseason pick to contend for the conference title, but the Governors have faltered a few times and are currently sitting at 8-5 overall and 4-3 in OVC play. They are led by one of the best guards in the OVC, Terry Taylor. Taylor enters the game tonight averaging 21.2 points and 10.8 rebounds per game. Given Belmont’s high scoring and fast-paced offense, Taylor could be on track for a big night tonight, but his team’s #306 rated defense has to be vastly improved if the Govs want any shot at winning tonight’s game.