Middle Tennessee Clashes with Murray State at CFSB Center Showdown

As the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders prepare to face off against the Murray State Racers at the CFSB Center, fans are eager to understand what dynamics will be at play during this anticipated encounter. The Blue Raiders have had a mixed bag of performances in their recent outings, which could influence their approach to the upcoming game.

In their last game against Southern Utah Thunderbirds, despite a strong first half where they scored 37 points, the Blue Raiders couldn't maintain momentum and fell short with 63 points to Southern Utah's 69. Their field goal percentage was impressive at 51 percent and they dominated inside with 46 points in paint. However, turnovers were an issue as they gave up possession 16 times.

The previous match saw a dip in form for Middle Tennessee when they faced Saint Mary's Gaels. Scoring only 34 points on a lowly field goal percentage of just 28 percent showed significant struggles on offense. They also suffered from turnovers (18) and had difficulty converting free throws with only a 44 percent success rate.

However, looking back further into their third most recent game provides some positive insights. Against Belmont Bruins, Middle Tennessee managed to secure a victory with solid defensive plays that resulted in five blocks and six steals while scoring an efficient 65 points on a respectable field goal percentage of 40 percent.

The upcoming game presents an opportunity for Middle Tennessee to bounce back from their loss and capitalize on their strengths such as inside scoring and defensive plays. The team will need to focus on reducing turnovers and improving free throw accuracy if they want to come out victorious in Kentucky.

Fans can catch all the action live from CFSB Center or tune into ESPN+ for internet broadcast coverage on December 30th at 21:00 UTC (which is Central Time). This matchup promises excitement as both teams vie for dominance on the court; it's one you won't want to miss!