Belmont is headed to the Missouri Valley Conference, according to a report by Matt Brown of Extra Points and various other sources.
Brown says that the Bruins could announce the move as early as next week.
Murray State's athletic dirfector, Kevin Saal, issued the following statement this morning.
“Murray State University remains actively engaged in a thoughtful and thorough vetting process as it relates to conference realignment. Murray State is a nationally recognized brand and promising discussions about the future of Racer Athletics are ongoing. Whether within or outside of the Ohio Valley Conference, Murray State University is considering all options in order to position our Athletics program in a thriving environment and offer a first-class student-athlete and fan experience.”