Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders to Face Houston Cougars at Fertitta Center in Women's Basketball
As the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders prepare to face off against the Houston Cougars at the Fertitta Center, fans are buzzing with anticipation. The upcoming game promises to be a thrilling encounter in women's basketball, and all eyes are on the Blue Raiders after their recent performances.
The Middle Tennessee team has been on an impressive run, showcasing their ability to dominate on both ends of the court. Their last game on November 26 against SIU-Edwardsville Cougars ended with a convincing 81-74 victory. The offensive prowess was evident as they shot 43 percent from the field and an impressive 35 percent from beyond the arc. Their defensive effort was just as notable, racking up 14 steals and limiting turnovers to only 11.
However, it wasn't just about scoring; MTU also demonstrated excellent teamwork with a total of 15 assists. They were relentless under the basket too, grabbing a total of 32 rebounds – showing that they can control both tempo and space effectively.
In contrast, while Houston will have home-court advantage this time around, they will need more than crowd support to stifle MTU's momentum. The Blue Raiders' defense has been formidable; during their game against Memphis Tigers on November 20th, they amassed an incredible ten blocks and five steals – sending a clear message that scoring against them is no easy feat.
MTU's resilience is further highlighted by their performance in Nassau during two back-to-back games where they faced tough competition but still managed to come out strong. On November 20th against DePaul Blue Demons in Nassau at Imperial Arena for instance, despite being pushed hard throughout all quarters – evidenced by ten lead changes – MTU emerged victorious with a scoreline of 64-57.
Looking ahead to this matchup with Houston Cougars, it’s clear that if MTU maintains their defensive solidity while continuing to execute offensively as they have been doing recently - especially from long range - then there’s every reason for fans to believe another win could be within reach.
The scheduled date for this exciting encounter is November 30th at Fertitta Center in Houston at exactly one minute past seven o'clock PM local time (Central Time Zone). Fans eager not miss any action should note that while there are no broadcast networks listed yet for viewing options may become available closer towards tip-off time or through local listings and sports streaming services.