Middle Tennessee Outlasts Louisiana Tech in Overtime Duel at Thomas Assembly Center
The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders emerged victorious in a tightly contested battle against the Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters, with a final score of 64-61. The Blue Raiders now stand with an impressive record, while the Lady Techsters' record reflects their valiant effort despite the loss. The game extended into overtime after both teams were locked in a stalemate at the end of regulation.
The Blue Raiders demonstrated resilience and determination throughout the match. They started strong, outscoring the Lady Techsters 17-12 in the first quarter. Although they faced a slight dip in momentum during the second quarter with only 10 points to Louisiana Tech's 14, they bounced back after halftime to add another 16 points to their tally. The fourth quarter saw them score 11 points, which led to an intense overtime where they secured an additional 10 points to clinch victory.
Middle Tennessee's performance was marked by robust defense and effective scoring inside the paint, where they notched up an impressive 50 points. Their shooting accuracy from two-point range stood at a solid 53 percent on account of making 26 out of their total of 49 attempts. From beyond the arc, however, they struggled with just one three-pointer made from ten attempts—a mere ten percent success rate.
Free throws were another area where Middle Tennessee excelled; hitting nine out of eleven shots gave them an enviable free throw percentage of approximately eighty-two percent. On defense, they managed five blocks and three steals while committing eleven personal fouls over the course of play.
Rebounding played a significant role for Middle Tennessee as well; pulling down forty-two rebounds—twenty-six defensive and sixteen offensive—gave them numerous second-chance opportunities that resulted in twelve additional points on top of their initial efforts.
On Louisiana Tech's side, despite falling short on this occasion, there were notable performances as well. They displayed commendable teamwork with seventeen assists and managed eight steals which contributed to twelve points off turnovers from Middle Tennessee. Their three-point shooting was more successful than that of their opponents', sinking eight out of twenty-nine attempts for about twenty-eight percent accuracy.
Looking ahead for fans eager to follow Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders' next contest: MTU is scheduled to face off against Sam Houston State Bearkats at Bernard Johnson Coliseum located in Huntsville TX on January thirteenth at two PM Central Time (CT). This upcoming game can be watched by fans eager to see how MTU will perform following this hard-fought victory.