Julius Gizzi had 14 points, and the Bellarmine Knights beat the Franklin Grizzlies 99-82 on Wednesday night at Knights Hall.
The Knights came out fast, taking the first half 55-25. They never trailed and led by as many as 33. The Knights led 55-25 at halftime and 85-61 with six minutes left, but the Grizzlies kept coming and won the second half 57-44 before the Knights closed it out. A 11-0 run in the first half put them in front early.
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For Bellarmine, Julius Gizzi finished with 14 points off the bench, Grant Neal added 14 points and eight rebounds off the bench, while Sam Donald contributed 12 points and three assists.
For Franklin, Justin Harrington led the way with 24 points, and Parker Doolin added 14 points and five rebounds.
The Knights improved to 1-3.
The Knights sit first in the Atlantic Sun. Bellarmine is 1-0 at home and 0-3 on the road.
The Knights are back in action when they host the Northern Illinois Huskies on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 2:00 p.m. ET.
