NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Kerron Johnson scored 16 points and Belmont beat North Florida 83-69 on Monday night.
Blake Jenkins had 15, Mick Hedgebeth 14 and Ian Clark 11 for the Bruins who shot 52 percent (30 of 58) from the field.
Belmont (16-7, 9-2 Atlantic Sun Conference) led the entire way, going up by as many as 16 in the first half and 18 in the second.
Despite losing the rebounding battle 35-32, Belmont played well defensively, forcing 16 turnovers and holding the Ospreys to 23 percent (3 of 13) from 3-point range.