Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Set to Clash with Murray State Racers at Murphy Athletic Center

As the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders prepare to host the Murray State Racers at the Murphy Athletic Center, fans can anticipate an intriguing matchup. The Blue Raiders have shown a mixed bag of results in their recent outings, displaying both resilience and areas for improvement.

In their last game against the Chattanooga Mocs, despite a strong start with 40 points in the first half, they fell short by nine points, ending with 73 against Chattanooga's 82. Their field goal percentage was commendable at approximately 47 percent and they excelled in points from fast breaks with 15. However, they struggled on defense as evidenced by conceding 82 points and were outrebounded significantly; pulling down only 21 rebounds compared to Chattanooga's 37.

The previous game saw a more favorable outcome for Middle Tennessee as they secured an overtime victory against Belmont Bruins with a score of 85-75. They showcased their defensive prowess with an impressive tally of blocks (13) and steals (12), which contributed to their win. The team also dominated inside, scoring half of their points in the paint.

Earlier still, facing Maryville Scots proved less challenging for Middle Tennessee as they comfortably won by a margin of 23 points – finishing at 69-46. Their shooting accuracy was notable during this encounter; particularly from two-point range where they hit over half of their attempts.

While consistency has been elusive for Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders recently, there are positive signs too – especially in terms of defensive plays leading to turnovers and scoring within close range.

The upcoming game is scheduled for December 22nd at Murphy Athletic Center located in Murfreesboro, TN. Fans eager to support the Blue Raiders can catch all the action on ESPN+, where it will be broadcasted live.