Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders to Host Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Murphy Athletic Center
As the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders prepare to host the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at the Murphy Athletic Center, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its recent performance trends. The upcoming game promises to be a thrilling encounter in Murfreesboro.
Analyzing past games, the Blue Raiders have shown a mixed bag of results. In their last outing against Charlotte 49ers, they scored 67 points but were outdone by Charlotte's 82 points. Despite shooting an impressive 100 percent from the free-throw line and securing 26 rebounds, it wasn't enough to secure victory.
However, looking back at their home game against Murray State Racers, Middle Tennessee showcased their strength on home turf with an 83-point finish and a win. Their field goal percentage was strong at approximately 56 percent and they dominated in points in paint with 44. This performance was complemented by an assist-to-turnover ratio of about 1.3 – indicating efficient ball handling and teamwork.
Their resilience was further evident when facing Chattanooga Mocs where they scored a respectable 73 points despite falling short against Chattanooga's offensive onslaught of 82 points. The Blue Raiders' two-point field goal percentage stood around an impressive mark of approximately 55 percent and they managed to keep turnovers low at five for that game.
The venue for this matchup could play into Middle Tennessee's hands; historically speaking, Murphy Athletic Center has been a fortress for them as evidenced by past performances there.
As we approach this clash on December 31st, fans should expect the Blue Raiders to leverage their home-court advantage and aim for high efficiency in shooting percentages as well as maintaining low turnover rates which have been indicative of their better performances this season.
Supporters can catch all the action live from Murphy Athletic Center in Murfreesboro or tune into CBS Sports Network on channel number two hundred twenty-one for national coverage starting at nine PM local time (21:00 +00:00).