Middle Tennessee State University Athletics
Tuesday, December 3
Murfreesboro, TN
6:30 PM
Middle Tennessee
vs
Columbia International
Home stand continues as Raiders take on CIU
12/2/2019 4:00:00 PM | Men's Basketball
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — After dropping a battle against Belmont on its home court Saturday night, Middle Tennessee will look to regroup and get some momentum back when it takes on Columbia International Tuesday night.
Game 9: Middle Tennessee (3-5, 0-0 C-USA) vs. CIU (5-4, 2-4 NAIA AAC)
» Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019 – 6:30 p.m. CST
» Murphy Center (11,520) – Murfreesboro, Tenn.
» First 500 fans get a free MT ornament
» First 250 fans can decorate a mini MT stocking
» Take a picture with Santa behind Section D
About the Blue Raiders
» After winning over Maryville, Lipscomb and Mars Hill to begin the year, the Blue Raiders have a hit a five-game skid.
» C.J. Jones (17.8 – 4th) and Antonio Green (16.4 – 5th) remain towards the top of Conference USA's scoring list.
» Jones is 15th in the country and first in C-USA in 3-point field goal percentage (51.2%).
» Jones, Green, Donovan Sims, and Jayce Johnson have started all eight games of the 2019-20 season.
» Johnson has increased his points per game output nearly five points from last year. The sophomore from Buffalo, New York is currently averaging 10.8 points.
Scouting the Rams
» Columbia International is in the Appalachian Athletic Conference in the NAIA.
» Tuesday's contest against the Blue Raiders will be the Rams' fifth game against an NCAA Division I opponent.
» The Rams suffered lopsided losses to South Carolina and Furman but competed well at Charleston Southern and Mercer.
» 6-foot-2 guard Corey Benton paces the Rams with 14.4 points per game and is also tied for the team lead in steals.
» In the paint, 6-foot-10 center Jeff McIlwain averages 13.7 points and 9.6 rebounds per contest.
All-Time vs. Columbia International
» Tuesday's contest against Columbia International will be the first in program history and the first time MT Head Coach Nick McDevitt takes on the Rams.
Last Time Out
» MT dropped a 71-59 decision to Belmont Saturday night at the Murphy Center.
» The Bruins took a lead for the last time with 7:22 left in the second half.
» Tyson Jackson posted 12 points and a career-best eight rebounds in the losing effort.
» Jayce Johnson led the way with 15 points and contributed six rebounds.
Next Time Out
» MT will hit the road again, this time to visit Murray State on Saturday night.
» Tipoff against the Racers is at 7:00 p.m. and can be streamed on ESPN+.
For all the latest information on Middle Tennessee Men's Basketball, follow the #BlueRaiders on Facebook (@MTMensBasketball), Twitter (@MT_MBB) and Instagram (MT_MBB).
Game 9: Middle Tennessee (3-5, 0-0 C-USA) vs. CIU (5-4, 2-4 NAIA AAC)
» Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019 – 6:30 p.m. CST
» Murphy Center (11,520) – Murfreesboro, Tenn.
» First 500 fans get a free MT ornament
» First 250 fans can decorate a mini MT stocking
» Take a picture with Santa behind Section D
About the Blue Raiders
» After winning over Maryville, Lipscomb and Mars Hill to begin the year, the Blue Raiders have a hit a five-game skid.
» C.J. Jones (17.8 – 4th) and Antonio Green (16.4 – 5th) remain towards the top of Conference USA's scoring list.
» Jones is 15th in the country and first in C-USA in 3-point field goal percentage (51.2%).
» Jones, Green, Donovan Sims, and Jayce Johnson have started all eight games of the 2019-20 season.
» Johnson has increased his points per game output nearly five points from last year. The sophomore from Buffalo, New York is currently averaging 10.8 points.
Scouting the Rams
» Columbia International is in the Appalachian Athletic Conference in the NAIA.
» Tuesday's contest against the Blue Raiders will be the Rams' fifth game against an NCAA Division I opponent.
» The Rams suffered lopsided losses to South Carolina and Furman but competed well at Charleston Southern and Mercer.
» 6-foot-2 guard Corey Benton paces the Rams with 14.4 points per game and is also tied for the team lead in steals.
» In the paint, 6-foot-10 center Jeff McIlwain averages 13.7 points and 9.6 rebounds per contest.
All-Time vs. Columbia International
» Tuesday's contest against Columbia International will be the first in program history and the first time MT Head Coach Nick McDevitt takes on the Rams.
Last Time Out
» MT dropped a 71-59 decision to Belmont Saturday night at the Murphy Center.
» The Bruins took a lead for the last time with 7:22 left in the second half.
» Tyson Jackson posted 12 points and a career-best eight rebounds in the losing effort.
» Jayce Johnson led the way with 15 points and contributed six rebounds.
Next Time Out
» MT will hit the road again, this time to visit Murray State on Saturday night.
» Tipoff against the Racers is at 7:00 p.m. and can be streamed on ESPN+.
For all the latest information on Middle Tennessee Men's Basketball, follow the #BlueRaiders on Facebook (@MTMensBasketball), Twitter (@MT_MBB) and Instagram (MT_MBB).
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