Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Set to Host Jacksonville State Gamecocks at Murphy Athletic Center

As the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders prepare to welcome the Jacksonville State Gamecocks to the Murphy Athletic Center, fans are eager for an intense matchup. The Blue Raiders have shown a mixed bag of results in their recent outings, which will undoubtedly influence their approach to the upcoming game.

In their last three games, the Blue Raiders' performance has been somewhat inconsistent. Despite a strong showing against Belmont with 65 points and a commendable field goal percentage of 40 percent, they fell short by ten points. Their resilience was evident as they made up ground in the second half but couldn't overcome Belmont's offensive prowess.

The game prior saw Middle Tennessee struggle offensively against Saint Mary's Gaels, scoring only 34 points with a low field goal percentage of just under 28 percent. This was compounded by an assist-to-turnover ratio of 0.35, indicating difficulty in ball handling and creating scoring opportunities.

However, looking back at their performance against Southern Utah Thunderbirds provides some optimism. The Blue Raiders scored 63 points and boasted an impressive two-point shooting percentage of over 62 percent while dominating inside with 46 points in paint.

Analyzing these trends suggests that Middle Tennessee's success may hinge on their ability to control the paint and maintain efficient shooting from close range. Their defense will also need to step up after allowing significant points off turnovers in previous games.

The Murphy Athletic Center is known for its vibrant atmosphere which could give the home team an edge over Jacksonville State Gamecocks. Fans can expect Middle Tennessee to leverage this home-court advantage as they seek redemption from past performances.

Be sure not to miss this exciting encounter scheduled for January 24th at 6:30 PM local time (Murfreesboro). Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+ as both teams battle it out on court at one of Murfreesboro's premier sports venues.