Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Set to Face Saint Mary's Gaels at University Credit Union Pavilion
As the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders prepare to face off against the Saint Mary's Gaels at the University Credit Union Pavilion, fans are eager to see how their team will perform on December 20th. The Blue Raiders have had a mixed bag of results in their recent outings, and this game presents an opportunity for them to establish consistency.
In their last three games, the Blue Raiders have shown resilience and determination. Despite a tough loss against Belmont Bruins where they scored 65 points compared to Belmont’s 75, they bounced back with a thrilling overtime victory over Missouri State Bears by scoring 77 points to Missouri State's 73. However, consistency remains elusive as they fell short in another overtime battle against Wofford Terriers with a score of 64-74.
Analyzing these performances reveals some key trends for Middle Tennessee. Their field goal percentage has been wavering around the low forties, which suggests room for improvement in shooting efficiency. On a positive note, their free throw percentage peaked at an impressive 75 percent against Wofford Terriers but dipped significantly in other games.
Defensively, blocks and steals have been consistent contributors to Middle Tennessee’s efforts; however, turnovers remain an area that requires attention as they've fluctuated between six and fifteen across these matches.
The upcoming game is set to be challenging as it takes place away from home turf at University Credit Union Pavilion—a venue that could influence player performance due to unfamiliarity and crowd support for the Gaels.
Fans can catch all the action on ESPN+ when these two teams go head-to-head on December 20th at University Credit Union Pavilion located in Moraga, California. With tip-off scheduled for December 19th at 10:00 PM local time (December 20th at 3:00 AM GMT), supporters should be ready for what promises to be an exciting encounter as Middle Tennessee looks to assert themselves on foreign ground.