The Bellarmine Knights showcased their offensive firepower on Wednesday, dismantling the Franklin Grizzlies with a dominant 99-82 victory at home in Louisville. Grant Neal anchored the front line with a double-double performance, contributing 14 points and eight rebounds to help the Knights (1-3) secure a crucial win. The team’s ability to distribute the ball and maintain high shooting percentages proved too much for Franklin to overcome, as Bellarmine controlled the pace from the opening tip.
Balanced attack and efficient shooting propel Louisville squad to decisive victory
Beyond Neal’s interior presence, the Knights displayed excellent perimeter efficiency and free-throw reliability. Julius Gizzi matched Neal’s scoring output with 14 points, shooting 4-of-6 from the field and a perfect 5-of-6 from the charity stripe. Sam Donald added another layer of threat, finishing with 12 points on 5-of-6 shooting, including two three-pointers. This balanced scoring attack prevented Franklin from focusing its defense on a single player, allowing Bellarmine to sustain offensive runs throughout the contest.
For the Grizzlies, Justin Harrington provided the primary spark, leading all scorers with 24 points and recording two steals. Franklin received additional support from Parker Doolin, who contributed 14 points, and Dylan Beverly, who added 12 points and two steals. Despite these efforts, the Grizzlies could not match Bellarmine’s consistency. The Knights will look to build on this momentum when they host Northern Illinois on Saturday, aiming to improve their standing in the conference.
Source: Yahoo Sports
