Belmont Softball kicked off its season in Atlanta, Georgia, at the Buzz Classic tournament this weekend.   The Bruins first faced off against Western Kentucky on Friday, defeating the Hilltoppers 7-1.

Valparaiso Beacons (4-10, 1-3 MVC) at Belmont ... Bruins: 6-4, averaging 67.3 points, 30.9 rebounds, 13.9 assists, 7.8 steals and 2.9 blocks per game while shooting 41.3% from the field.

BOTTOM LINE: Bradley hosts Belmont after Jaquan Johnson scored 27 points in Bradley's 83-69 loss to the Northern Iowa ...