Can Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Conquer the Hilltoppers' Fortress at E. A. Diddle Arena?

As the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders gear up for their next challenge against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, fans are eager to see if they can carry forward their momentum and secure another win on foreign hardwood. The upcoming clash is set to take place at E. A. Diddle Arena, a venue that has historically been a tough battleground for visiting teams.

The Blue Raiders have had a mixed bag of performances in their recent outings. In their last game against Southern Utah Thunderbirds, despite putting up an impressive 63 points with a field goal percentage of 51 percent and dominating inside the paint with 46 points, they fell short by six points due to turnovers and an inability to capitalize on turnovers, scoring only five points off them.

Their previous game saw them struggle offensively against Saint Mary's Gaels, managing only 34 points with a lowly field goal percentage of 28 percent and suffering from an overwhelming number of turnovers (18). However, they showed resilience on defense with seven blocks and four steals.

In contrast, during their home game versus Belmont Bruins where they scored 65 points with better ball movement reflected in twelve assists and improved shooting from beyond the arc (30 percent), it was not enough to overcome Belmont's sharpshooting which boasted a three-point percentage of 50 percent.

The key for the Blue Raiders will be maintaining strong defensive pressure while minimizing turnovers which have plagued them in past games. Their ability to convert inside could be pivotal as well as improving assist-to-turnover ratio which has been inconsistent across games.

Fans can catch this exciting matchup live on ESPNU channel 208 or attend in person at E. A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Kentucky; tip-off is scheduled for February 4th at 1:00 AM UTC (February 3rd at local time).