Middle Tennessee State University Athletics
Wednesday, December 2
Murfreesboro, TN
6:30 PM
Middle Tennessee
vs
Murray State
Men's Basketball set for home opener Wednesday night
12/1/2020 2:00:00 PM | Men's Basketball
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee returned home from the Gulf Coast Showcase looking to rebound in Wednesday night's home opener against Murray State in what is now the most-played rivalry game in Blue Raider history.
Due to the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic, fans will not be allowed entry to watch the game in Murphy Center.
However, MT's Wednesday night matchup with Murray State can be seen on CUSA.tv. Also, fans are encouraged to tune into the following radio stations to hear the broadcast by Chip Walters and Kyle Turnham: WGNS 1450 AM/100.5 FM/101.9 FM; The Game 2 94.9 FM/95.1 FM.
Game 3: Middle Tennessee (0-2, 0-0 C-USA) vs. Murray State (1-0, 0-0 OVC)
» Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020 – 6:30 p.m. CST
» Murphy Center – Murfreesboro, Tenn.
About the Blue Raiders
» MT dropped a one-point contest to Omaha on Thanksgiving morning to open the 2020-21 campaign.
» The Blue Raiders then fell to ETSU, 57-43, in the second and final game of the Gulf Coast Showcase in Estero, Florida.
» MT started the same players in both games of the Gulf Coast Showcase: Jordan Davis, DeAndre Dishman, Donovan Sims, Tyson Jackson and Jalen Jordan.
» Sims averages a team-leading 9.5 points per game through the first two contests, while Davis averages a team-high 32 minutes per game.
» Defense has been MT's specialty through the first two games of the season, as the Blue Raiders are first in Conference USA in steals and second in field goal percentage defense and three-point field goal percentage.
All-Time vs. Murray State
» Murray State owns a 105-37 lead in the all-time series, with the most recent result being an 85-52 Racer home win last season.
» The 142 previous meetings make this the most played rivalry in Blue Raider basketball history.
Scouting the Racers
» Murray State defeated Division III Greenville University by a score of 173-95 in its season opener on Nov. 29.
» 10 Racers scored in double figures in the win, with junior forward KJ Williams leading the way with 22 points on 11-for-12 from the field in just 12 minutes.
» 6-foot guard Justice Hill posted a double-double with 11 assists and 10 rebounds to go with his seven points.
» Guard Tevin Brown nearly achieved a triple-double, as he finished the game with 10 points, nine assists and eight rebounds.
» Forward Devin Gilmore came off the bench and finished with 20 points and nine rebounds.
For all the latest information on Middle Tennessee Men's Basketball, follow the #BlueRaiders on Facebook (@MTMensBasketball), Twitter (@MT_MBB) and Instagram (MT_MBB).
Due to the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic, fans will not be allowed entry to watch the game in Murphy Center.
However, MT's Wednesday night matchup with Murray State can be seen on CUSA.tv. Also, fans are encouraged to tune into the following radio stations to hear the broadcast by Chip Walters and Kyle Turnham: WGNS 1450 AM/100.5 FM/101.9 FM; The Game 2 94.9 FM/95.1 FM.
Game 3: Middle Tennessee (0-2, 0-0 C-USA) vs. Murray State (1-0, 0-0 OVC)
» Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020 – 6:30 p.m. CST
» Murphy Center – Murfreesboro, Tenn.
About the Blue Raiders
» MT dropped a one-point contest to Omaha on Thanksgiving morning to open the 2020-21 campaign.
» The Blue Raiders then fell to ETSU, 57-43, in the second and final game of the Gulf Coast Showcase in Estero, Florida.
» MT started the same players in both games of the Gulf Coast Showcase: Jordan Davis, DeAndre Dishman, Donovan Sims, Tyson Jackson and Jalen Jordan.
» Sims averages a team-leading 9.5 points per game through the first two contests, while Davis averages a team-high 32 minutes per game.
» Defense has been MT's specialty through the first two games of the season, as the Blue Raiders are first in Conference USA in steals and second in field goal percentage defense and three-point field goal percentage.
All-Time vs. Murray State
» Murray State owns a 105-37 lead in the all-time series, with the most recent result being an 85-52 Racer home win last season.
» The 142 previous meetings make this the most played rivalry in Blue Raider basketball history.
Scouting the Racers
» Murray State defeated Division III Greenville University by a score of 173-95 in its season opener on Nov. 29.
» 10 Racers scored in double figures in the win, with junior forward KJ Williams leading the way with 22 points on 11-for-12 from the field in just 12 minutes.
» 6-foot guard Justice Hill posted a double-double with 11 assists and 10 rebounds to go with his seven points.
» Guard Tevin Brown nearly achieved a triple-double, as he finished the game with 10 points, nine assists and eight rebounds.
» Forward Devin Gilmore came off the bench and finished with 20 points and nine rebounds.
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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