Can Middle Tennessee Outshine Liberty Flames at Von Braun Center?

As the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders gear up for their next challenge against the Liberty Flames, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its upward trajectory. The game is set to unfold at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, a venue that has witnessed some intense basketball action over the past few days.

The Blue Raiders have been showing a solid performance in recent games. In their semifinal clash against the Lady Techsters, they emerged victorious with a score of 62-56. This win was characterized by an impressive defensive effort, leading to five blocks and five steals, which helped them maintain control throughout the game. Their offensive play was also noteworthy; they shot 46 percent from two-point range and maintained a free throw accuracy of an outstanding 90 percent.

However, turnovers were an area of concern as both teams gave up possession 14 times each. Despite this, Middle Tennessee managed to capitalize on these opportunities better than their opponents did, scoring 12 points off turnovers compared to Louisiana Tech's 10.

The statistics suggest that while there is room for improvement in ball handling and assist-to-turnover ratio (0.57), Middle Tennessee's ability to convert free throws and control points in the paint (22) could be key factors against Liberty Flames.

Looking ahead at this matchup with Liberty Flames, it will be crucial for Middle Tennessee to leverage their home court advantage at Von Braun Center and keep up their defensive intensity while finding ways to reduce turnovers.

Fans can catch all the action on March 16th when these two teams face off at 4:30 PM CT on CBS Sports Network. With both teams eager for victory and a spot further along in postseason play hanging in balance, it promises to be another exciting encounter in women's college basketball.