New Mexico State Aggies Set to Battle Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at Murphy Athletic Center
As the New Mexico State Aggies prepare to face off against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at Murphy Athletic Center, fans are eager for what promises to be an enthralling encounter. The NMSU team is coming off a mixed bag of performances, but there's reason to believe that they could turn the tide in their upcoming game.
In their last outing on December 21st, the Aggies fell short against the Trojans with a final score of 66-81. Despite this loss, there were positive takeaways from their performance. The team showed resilience and managed to keep personal fouls relatively low at 18 compared to Troy's 20. Moreover, they excelled at free throws with a commendable completion rate of 79 percent.
However, turnovers were a glaring issue for NMSU as they gave up possession 18 times which significantly contributed to their defeat. Their field goal percentage stood at just under 39 percent and three-point attempts were only successful one-quarter of the time. These statistics highlight areas where improvement is necessary if they hope to overcome MTU.
The Aggies' defense will need tightening up too; in contrast with their previous game on December 16th against Utah Valley Wolverines where they emerged victorious with an impressive scoreline of 70-39, NMSU demonstrated what they're capable of when playing cohesively as a unit. They boasted higher assists (18), steals (9), and points off turnovers (28) which played pivotal roles in that triumph.
On offense, it's crucial for NMSU to enhance their field goal accuracy which was strong against UVU at over 53 percent but dipped in subsequent games. Consistency will be key for them moving forward.
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders will not make things easy though; as hosts, they'll have home-court advantage and will look to capitalize on any slip-ups by NMSU. The Blue Raiders are known for their robust play and won't relent easily especially within the confines of Murphy Athletic Center.
Looking ahead towards January 20th when these two teams clash at precisely 5:00 PM EST in Murfreesboro – it's clear that if New Mexico State can address these inconsistencies and replicate some aspects from their win over UVU while learning from recent losses – there’s potential for an upset despite being away from home soil.
Fans eager not miss out on this matchup can catch all action live without broadcast networks coverage but should keep an eye out local listings or streaming services that may offer viewing options closer date.