Middle Tennessee Dominates Florida International with Sharp Shooting at Ocean Bank Convocation Center
The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders showcased a commanding performance against the Florida International Panthers, concluding the game with a decisive 92-62 victory. The Blue Raiders' season record now stands impressively at 15-5, while the Panthers fall to a less fortunate 8-12. The final score reflects the dominance of Middle Tennessee throughout the match.
From tip-off, Middle Tennessee set an aggressive pace, racking up an impressive 35 points in the first quarter alone and maintaining their lead throughout all four quarters. Their offensive execution was near flawless; they boasted a field goal percentage of 60 and were particularly lethal from beyond the arc, sinking 15 three-pointers at an extraordinary rate of 62 percent. This sharpshooting contributed significantly to their total score.
Defensively, Middle Tennessee was just as formidable. They amassed nine blocks over the course of play and limited turnovers to just one team turnover, showcasing their discipline and control on both ends of the court. The team's rebounding efforts were also noteworthy as they outrebounded Florida International by a margin of 40 to 29 rebounds.
A key factor in this matchup was Middle Tennessee's ability to capitalize on turnovers; they scored an impactful 16 points off turnovers compared to Florida International's twelve points in that category. Additionally, fast break opportunities were seized by Middle Tennessee who tallied up thirteen fast break points.
Florida International struggled against this relentless pressure but managed some resistance with six steals and ten assists during the game. Their free throw percentage stood at only fifty-five percent which further hampered any comeback attempts against a disciplined Blue Raiders defense that committed nineteen personal fouls.
As for individual performances from Middle Tennessee players, there was no shortage of talent on display as they combined for seventeen assists while maintaining an assist-to-turnover ratio above one (1.21). Points in paint were another area where they excelled with twenty-eight recorded points demonstrating their ability to penetrate Florida International’s defense effectively.
Looking ahead after this emphatic win on foreign ground at Ocean Bank Convocation Center in Miami, fans can anticipate another exciting home game for Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders when they face Western Kentucky Lady Toppers next month. This upcoming encounter is scheduled for February third at two o'clock PM local time (3:00 PM Eastern Time) at Murphy Athletic Center located in Murfreesboro, TN – promising another showcase event where fans can cheer on their team live or tune into broadcasts available through local sports networks.