Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Stumble Against New Mexico State Aggies
The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders faced a challenging contest against the New Mexico State Aggies, culminating in a 62-73 defeat. The Blue Raiders' season record now stands at an even balance, while the Aggies improved their standing with this victory. The game unfolded at the Pan American Center where both teams demonstrated a competitive spirit.
The first half saw the Blue Raiders accumulate 26 points to the Aggies' 34. Despite trailing, Middle Tennessee showed resilience in the second half by adding another 36 points to their tally. However, it was not enough to overcome the home team's consistent performance as they scored 39 additional points.
Middle Tennessee's shooting from beyond the arc was notable with a three-point percentage of 30; they made ten out of thirty-three attempts. From two-point range, they managed to convert ten out of twenty-five attempts resulting in a shooting percentage of 40 for that area. Their free throw accuracy stood at 67 percent with twelve successful shots from eighteen attempts.
Defensively, both teams were evenly matched with three blocks each. The Blue Raiders secured seven steals over the course of play but were hindered by fifteen turnovers compared to only eight by their opponents.
On rebounds, Middle Tennessee gathered an impressive total of thirty-four rebounds - nine offensive and twenty-five defensive ones - matching closely with New Mexico State's thirty-seven rebounds overall.
A key aspect for Middle Tennessee was their ability to capitalize on second-chance opportunities which led them to score thirteen second-chance points throughout the game. They also managed ten points off turnovers and recorded eleven assists during playtime.
Looking ahead for fans of Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders is an upcoming game against Jacksonville State Gamecocks scheduled on January 24th at Murphy Athletic Center in Murfreesboro, TN. This event will be broadcasted on ESPN+ starting at 6:30 PM Central Time where supporters can tune in and watch their team compete once again on home turf.