Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Clash with Stephen F. Austin Ladyjacks at Murphy Athletic Center in Women's Basketball Showdown

As the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders prepare to host the Stephen F. Austin Ladyjacks at the Murphy Athletic Center, fans are anticipating a competitive matchup in women's basketball. The Blue Raiders have shown a mixed bag of results in their recent outings, which should make for an intriguing game.

The team's performance has been somewhat inconsistent, as evidenced by their past three games. They secured a convincing win against Tennessee Tech with a score of 63-47, showcasing their ability to maintain a strong defense while capitalizing on turnovers, scoring 21 points off them. Their shooting from beyond the arc was decent at 33 percent and they demonstrated resilience on the boards with 38 total rebounds.

However, this victory was sandwiched between two losses that exposed some vulnerabilities. Against Belmont University, they struggled to contain their opponents' three-point shooting and lost by a margin of 57-71 despite an impressive free throw percentage of 83 percent and committing only five turnovers.

Their most recent game against Tennessee saw them bounce back offensively with an impressive field goal percentage of around 46 percent and an even more remarkable three-point shooting performance at 50 percent. This offensive firepower led them to outscore Tennessee by eleven points but it wasn't enough as they narrowly lost with a final score of 73-62.

The upcoming game promises to be exciting as Middle Tennessee looks to leverage its home-court advantage at Murphy Athletic Center – known for its vibrant atmosphere that often acts as the sixth player for the home side.

Fans can catch all the action on December 17th at 8:00 PM local time in Murfreesboro, TN. With no broadcast networks listed for this game yet, attending in person might be your best bet to catch every play live and support your team!