Blue Raiders Dominate Aggies in Commanding Victory at Pan American Center

The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders, with a record of 0-0 before the game, emerged victorious against the New Mexico State Aggies at the Pan American Center. The final score read 73-37 in favor of the visiting team.

From the opening quarter, the Blue Raiders set a high tempo, racking up an impressive 26 points to establish an early lead. Their offensive momentum continued throughout the game as they amassed a total of 73 points. The team's shooting accuracy was on display with a solid field goal percentage of 36 and an exceptional free throw completion rate of 88 percent.

The Blue Raiders' defense was equally formidable, limiting their opponents to just 37 points over four quarters. They executed seven steals and blocked five shots, demonstrating their defensive capabilities. The team also capitalized on turnovers by scoring 27 points off them.

Middle Tennessee's players showed remarkable teamwork with a total of sixteen assists across the game. This teamwork was complemented by their rebounding effort; they pulled down thirty-eight rebounds—twenty-three defensively and fifteen offensively—which included securing seventeen second-chance points.

The Aggies struggled to find their rhythm against Middle Tennessee's robust defense, managing only twenty-nine percent from field goals and twenty percent from beyond the arc. They were outpaced in fast-break situations as well, scoring only six fast-break points compared to Middle Tennessee's twenty.

One notable aspect for Middle Tennessee was their ability to maintain intensity throughout each quarter; after starting strong with twenty-six points in the first quarter, they closed out with another commanding performance by adding twenty more in the fourth quarter.

As fans look ahead for Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders' next challenge, they can mark their calendars for February 17th when MTU will face off against UTEP Miners at Don Haskins Center located in El Paso at ZIP code:79902. This encounter is scheduled for a tip-off time at 2:00 PM Central Time Zone (CT). Fans eager to support MTU can catch live action broadcast details closer to game day.