Middle Tennessee Edges Past Louisiana Tech in Nail-Biting Quarterfinal

In a closely contested battle, the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders emerged victorious with a final score of 70-67 over the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs. The Blue Raiders now stand with an additional win to their record, while the Bulldogs add another loss. The game was marked by intense competition and a display of skill that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the last buzzer.

The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders showcased determination and resilience at Von Braun Center. Despite trailing with 27 points to the Bulldogs' 32 in the first half, they turned things around in the second half by adding an impressive 43 points to their tally. The team's offensive efforts were led by a balanced attack that saw them shoot at 40 percent from the field on 53 attempts and an outstanding free throw performance, hitting 86 percent from the line on 22 attempts.

Defensively, Middle Tennessee was just as formidable, registering five blocks and six steals throughout the game. Their defensive rebounds were particularly crucial as they collected 26 compared to only four offensive rebounds. This effort helped limit second-chance points for Louisiana Tech who managed to score only six points off turnovers.

One key aspect of Middle Tennessee's game was their three-point shooting which proved vital in securing their win; they made nine out of twenty-one attempts resulting in a solid three-point percentage of forty-three percent. Additionally, contributions came from inside with twenty-four points scored in paint.

On Louisiana Tech's side, despite falling short on scoreboard, they put up a strong fight against Middle Tennessee. They outrebounded their opponents with forty-one total rebounds and had better ball distribution which is evident from fourteen assists they recorded during playtime – showcasing teamwork against Middle Tennessee’s nine assists.

Louisiana Tech also had more success inside scoring thirty-six paint points but struggled slightly more at free throw line where they made twelve out eighteen attempts leading to sixty-seven percent completion rate – lower than that of Middle Tennessee’s eighty-six percent accuracy rate.

As this intense quarterfinal wrapped up without any player foul outs or ejections for either team - it was clear that discipline played its part alongside skillful playmaking under pressure situations like these playoffs games are known for producing memorable moments within college basketball history books.

Fans can look forward to continued coverage as Conference USA tournament progresses; details will be broadcasted according to schedule ensuring enthusiasts won’t miss any action-packed matchups ahead!