Bearkats Battle Blue Raiders at Murphy Athletic Center

As the Sam Houston State Bearkats prepare to face off against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at the Murphy Athletic Center, fans can anticipate an exciting clash. The Bearkats have been showcasing a strong performance in their recent games, which bodes well for their upcoming challenge.

The Bearkats are currently on a winning streak, having secured victories in their last three games. Their most recent win against the Hilltoppers saw them scoring 78 points with a commendable field goal percentage of 45 percent and free throw percentage of 70 percent. They also demonstrated solid defense with five blocks and nine steals, while maintaining an assist-to-turnover ratio of over one.

In their game before that against the Bulldogs, they ramped up their offense to secure an 81-point finish with impressive fast break points tallying up to 19 and a higher assist-to-turnover ratio of nearly three. This indicates that when they control possession and transition quickly, they are particularly dangerous.

Their defensive prowess was on full display in the game against the Crusaders where they held their opponents to just 53 points. The Bearkats dominated both ends of the court with seven blocks and eight steals while also out-rebounding their opponents significantly.

The venue could play a role as playing away from home always introduces new variables; however, given that all teams share the same time zone, travel fatigue should not be an issue for Sam Houston State.

Fans can catch this thrilling encounter scheduled for January 13th at 5:00 PM Central Time on ESPN+. Whether you're streaming from home or cheering from the stands at Murphy Athletic Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee – expect high energy and competitive basketball as these two teams go head-to-head.