Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Dominate at Murphy Athletic Center Against Murray State Racers
The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders emerged victorious against the Murray State Racers with a final score of 83-67. The Blue Raiders now stand with an impressive record, while the Racers' record reflects their defeat in this encounter.
At the Murphy Athletic Center, fans of the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders witnessed a commanding performance by their team. The home team showcased a strong offensive game, outscoring the Racers 44 to 26 in the first half and maintaining their lead with an additional 39 points in the second half. The Blue Raiders' shooting was particularly effective; they achieved a field goal percentage of 56 and were successful on 68 percent of their two-point attempts.
The defensive efforts by Middle Tennessee were equally noteworthy. They managed to block three shots and steal the ball seven times from their opponents. This defensive pressure contributed to creating turnovers, which translated into 25 points off turnovers for Middle Tennessee.
On an individual level, several players stood out for their contributions on both ends of the court. The team's balanced attack was reflected in its assist numbers, matching those of Murray State at 13 assists each. Moreover, Middle Tennessee capitalized on second-chance opportunities by scoring 11 second-chance points.
Rebounding played a key role as well; Middle Tennessee collected more rebounds than Murray State with a total count of 27 compared to Murray State's 22 rebounds. This included seven offensive boards which helped keep possessions alive for Middle Tennessee.
Murray State did not go down without showing some resilience though. They improved their scoring output in the second half by putting up an additional 41 points but it wasn't enough to close down on Middle Tennessee's lead. Their free throw accuracy was notable as they made good on 80 percent from the line and also converted five three-point shots during playtime.
As fans look ahead, they can anticipate another exciting matchup when the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders face off against Charlotte at Dale F. Halton Arena located in Charlotte NC zip code area:28223 . Scheduled for December 29th at approximately around six o'clock PM Eastern Time Zone (ET), supporters can catch all live action via ESPN+ broadcast network.