Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Host North Texas Mean Green at Murphy Athletic Center in Women's Basketball Showdown
As the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders prepare to host the North Texas Mean Green at the Murphy Athletic Center, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its recent success on their home court. The upcoming game, set for March 3rd, promises to be a thrilling encounter in women's basketball.
The Blue Raiders have been showing a strong performance trend in their recent outings. In their last three games, they've secured two victories with impressive scoring margins. Their latest victory against Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters was a nail-biter that ended with a close 61-59 win. Despite committing 17 turnovers and having an assists turnover ratio of just over half (0.53), they managed to secure the win thanks largely to shooting efficiency from both the field (48 percent) and free-throw line (83 percent). They also dominated inside, scoring 30 points in the paint.
Prior to that game, Middle Tennessee showcased offensive prowess by putting up an astounding 85 points against both Florida International Panthers and Florida Atlantic Owls – clear wins that displayed their scoring capabilities. Their field goal percentage has been consistently high across these games, averaging around 47 percent.
Defensively, they've shown some resilience as well but will need to tighten up as they allowed significant points off turnovers in these past performances – something North Texas is likely keen on exploiting.
The venue itself could play a role; Murphy Athletic Center is known for its vibrant atmosphere which often acts as a sixth player for the home side. The Blue Raiders will be looking forward to leveraging this advantage when they take on North Texas.
Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+ and witness whether Middle Tennessee can maintain its winning momentum or if North Texas will disrupt their stride. With tip-off scheduled at Murphy Athletic Center in Murfreesboro on March 3rd, it's sure not one to miss!