Middle Tennessee State University Athletics
Thursday, February 19
Murfreesboro, Tenn.
4:00 p.m.
Middle Tennessee
-1413, 77 CUSA
90
vs
51
Marshall
-917, 58 CUSA
| Team | 1 | 2 | F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall | 26 | 25 | 51 |
| Middle Tennessee | 34 | 56 | 90 |
Team Stats
MAR
MT
FG%
.333
.522
3FG%
.300
.438
FT%
.643
.750
RB
27
46
TO
12
8
STL
5
4
Game Leaders
Pts
28
FGM
10
3FGM
8
FTM
0
Pts
13
FGM
6
3FGM
1
FTM
0
Pts
12
FGM
4
3FGM
1
FTM
3
Pts
9
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
1
Players Mentioned
G/F
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/ Men's BasketballGiddy Up! Potts pushes MT to big victory
2/19/2015 6:51:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Blue Raiders grab 90-51 home win
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Giddy Potts scorched the nets in a 90-51 blowout win over Marshall Thursday afternoon in front of a season-high 5,101 fans at the Murphy Center. Potts scored a career-high 28 points while tying the school record for second-most three-pointers in game with eight treys.
Potts' total is the highest freshman scoring output since Kerry Hammonds II tallied 28 his freshman year in 2011. Potts' 28 points is tied for the 23-most in a single game in MT program history.
Middle Tennessee (14-13, 7-7 C-USA) used an unprecedented 50-7 run while shooting a blistering 64 percent in the second half. The Blue Raiders set a program record for most three's in a half with 10 in the second frame, while tying for the third-most treys overall in a game with 14 total.
"First of all, we beat a team that was playing really well," head coach Kermit Davis said. "I would like to talk about the crowd, when you make a decision (to change the time) you make it just for one reason, for the fans. The fans were great with over 5,000 people for a Thursday afternoon."
The Blue Raiders limited Marshall (9-17, 5-8) to 33 percent shooting and snapped the Herd's three-game win streak during the Blue Raiders' largest margin of victory this season.
Perrin Buford scored 13 points and grabbed seven rebounds, while Darnell Harris also reached double digits in the scoring column with 12 points. Reggie Upshaw contributed a game-high 10 rebounds and netted nine points.
Middle Tennessee controlled most of the first half that was highlighted by a 17-4 run beginning at the 12:27 mark and lasting until the under-four media timeout. The Blue Raiders limited the Thundering Herd to 17 percent shooting (2-of-12) during the stretch while climbing out to their largest lead of the half 29-17. Marshall would respond though, cutting the halftime deficit to 34-26.
Marshall got within four points with a quick 6-0 spurt out of the break, but the Blue Raiders proved to be too much for the visitors by turning up the pace and outgunning the Herd the rest of the way.
A 16-0 run sealed the contest shortly after halftime as MT's lead swelled to as much as 47 late in the contest.
The Blue Raiders manhandled the visitors with a 46-27 edge on the glass, while outscoring Marshall 38-22 in the paint. MT also recorded a season-high 21 assists, led by Marcus Tarrance and Jacquez Rozier with four apiece.
"The team played very unselfish and we needed some smiles and happiness in that locker room," Davis added.
Marshall was led by JP Kambola's 12 points (4-of-4 FGs). MT also snapped Ryan Taylor's (10 points/five rebounds) consecutive double-double streak at seven games.
With the win, MT improves to 11-3 on its home court his season.
Middle Tennessee will play its final home contest on Sunday afternoon against conference rival WKU. Tip-off is scheduled for noon as the Blue Raiders prepare to honor three seniors before the game.
Potts' total is the highest freshman scoring output since Kerry Hammonds II tallied 28 his freshman year in 2011. Potts' 28 points is tied for the 23-most in a single game in MT program history.
Middle Tennessee (14-13, 7-7 C-USA) used an unprecedented 50-7 run while shooting a blistering 64 percent in the second half. The Blue Raiders set a program record for most three's in a half with 10 in the second frame, while tying for the third-most treys overall in a game with 14 total.
"First of all, we beat a team that was playing really well," head coach Kermit Davis said. "I would like to talk about the crowd, when you make a decision (to change the time) you make it just for one reason, for the fans. The fans were great with over 5,000 people for a Thursday afternoon."
The Blue Raiders limited Marshall (9-17, 5-8) to 33 percent shooting and snapped the Herd's three-game win streak during the Blue Raiders' largest margin of victory this season.
Perrin Buford scored 13 points and grabbed seven rebounds, while Darnell Harris also reached double digits in the scoring column with 12 points. Reggie Upshaw contributed a game-high 10 rebounds and netted nine points.
Middle Tennessee controlled most of the first half that was highlighted by a 17-4 run beginning at the 12:27 mark and lasting until the under-four media timeout. The Blue Raiders limited the Thundering Herd to 17 percent shooting (2-of-12) during the stretch while climbing out to their largest lead of the half 29-17. Marshall would respond though, cutting the halftime deficit to 34-26.
Marshall got within four points with a quick 6-0 spurt out of the break, but the Blue Raiders proved to be too much for the visitors by turning up the pace and outgunning the Herd the rest of the way.
A 16-0 run sealed the contest shortly after halftime as MT's lead swelled to as much as 47 late in the contest.
The Blue Raiders manhandled the visitors with a 46-27 edge on the glass, while outscoring Marshall 38-22 in the paint. MT also recorded a season-high 21 assists, led by Marcus Tarrance and Jacquez Rozier with four apiece.
"The team played very unselfish and we needed some smiles and happiness in that locker room," Davis added.
Marshall was led by JP Kambola's 12 points (4-of-4 FGs). MT also snapped Ryan Taylor's (10 points/five rebounds) consecutive double-double streak at seven games.
With the win, MT improves to 11-3 on its home court his season.
Middle Tennessee will play its final home contest on Sunday afternoon against conference rival WKU. Tip-off is scheduled for noon as the Blue Raiders prepare to honor three seniors before the game.
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