Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Face Setback at JQH Arena Against Missouri State Bears
In a recent men's basketball matchup at JQH Arena, the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders faced a challenging opponent in the Missouri State Bears. The Blue Raiders, unable to secure victory, ended the game with a score of 51-75. The team's record now stands at an unmentioned number of wins and losses, while the Bears' record also remains unspecified.
The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders entered the court with determination but struggled to find their rhythm against a formidable Missouri State defense. Despite their efforts, they were outscored by nineteen points in the first half and seven points in the second half. The team managed to accumulate fifty-one points throughout the game but fell short as their opponents tallied seventy-five.
Offensively, Middle Tennessee was led by their two-point attempts where they shot an impressive forty-six percent from inside the arc. However, they found less success beyond it with only fifteen percent shooting from three-point range. Free throws were a relative strength for them as they made seventy-six percent of those attempted.
On defense, Middle Tennessee gathered thirty total rebounds with eight offensive boards contributing to six second-chance points. They also recorded three blocks and matched that number in steals over both halves of play.
Conversely, Missouri State showcased strong offensive capabilities with fifty percent field goal shooting and an exceptional forty-four percent from three-point territory. Their free throw accuracy was perfect throughout the contest.
The Bears dominated fast break opportunities scoring seventeen fast break points compared to six by Middle Tennessee and capitalized on turnovers scoring thirteen points off turnovers while allowing only seven.
Missouri State also distributed well among teammates evidenced by twenty assists which greatly surpassed Middle Tennessee's four assists for this encounter.
Looking ahead for fans of Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders is another chance to rally behind their team when they face Hofstra Pride at Place Bell Arena located in Laval, Canada on November 26th at 7:00 PM Eastern Time (ET). This upcoming game will not be broadcasted on any networks but supporters can follow live updates through various sports news outlets.