Raiders Set to Conquer Antelopes' Territory in Phoenix Showdown
As the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders prepare to face off against the Grand Canyon Antelopes, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their impressive performance streak. The upcoming clash is set for December 30 at the Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, a venue that promises an electrifying atmosphere.
The Blue Raiders have been showcasing a strong offense and defense in recent games. Their last home game against Northern Kentucky Norse ended with a commanding victory of 83 points, demonstrating their scoring prowess and ability to control the game's pace. They dominated every quarter, showing consistency and resilience throughout.
Their defensive strategies have also paid off; they managed to accumulate eight steals and five blocks against the Norse, which contributed significantly to their 35 points off turnovers. This aggressive defense has been a trend for the Blue Raiders as they also secured 15 steals against Stephen F. Austin Ladyjacks in another recent match.
On top of that, Middle Tennessee's shooting accuracy has been notable – hitting 54 percent from two-point range and an exceptional 93 percent from the free-throw line during their last outing at Murphy Athletic Center. Their three-point shooting has remained steady around one-third success rate across past games.
Rebounding is another area where Middle Tennessee excels; they outrebounded Northern Kentucky by eleven boards last time out, which allowed them more second-chance points and limited their opponents' opportunities on offense.
The upcoming game will test whether Middle Tennessee can maintain these trends away from home soil. With solid assists turnover ratio figures hovering above one in recent matches, it's clear that teamwork plays a crucial role in their strategy – something that will be vital as they step into enemy territory at Grand Canyon University Arena.
Fans looking forward to witnessing this exciting matchup can catch all the action on December 30th at 21:00 UTC (16:00 Central Time). The game promises intensity and high-level basketball as both teams vie for supremacy on court.