Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Set to Host New Mexico State Aggies at Murphy Athletic Center

As the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders prepare to welcome the New Mexico State Aggies to the Murphy Athletic Center, fans can anticipate a thrilling encounter. The Blue Raiders have been showcasing a strong performance trend, with their recent games underscoring their prowess on both ends of the court.

In their last game against Northern Kentucky's Norse, the Blue Raiders dominated with an impressive 83 points compared to the Norse's 42. Their offensive efficiency was evident as they shot 43 percent from the field and an exceptional 93 percent from the free-throw line. Defensively, they were just as formidable, forcing a total of 20 turnovers and converting those into 35 points.

Another notable performance came against Stephen F. Austin's Ladyjacks where Middle Tennessee emerged victorious with a score of 72-47. The team maintained its defensive tenacity with 15 steals and capitalized on turnovers by scoring 28 points off them.

The statistics from these games reveal that Middle Tennessee has been consistently strong in rebounding, maintaining an average margin that exceeds their opponents significantly. Additionally, they've demonstrated an ability to maintain composure under pressure by keeping turnovers low and capitalizing on fast break opportunities.

The upcoming match at Murphy Athletic Center is expected to be no different in terms of energy and competitiveness. With home-court advantage and current momentum favoring them, it will be interesting to see how they leverage this against New Mexico State Aggies' strategies.

Fans can catch all the action live on January 20th at Murphy Athletic Center in Murfreesboro or tune in for updates as these two teams battle it out on court for another exciting game of women's basketball.