Middle Tennessee State University Athletics
Notebook: Basketball Coaches Shows are Back!
1/3/2022 5:00:00 PM | General, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, BRAA
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Classes might not be in session for the spring for another two weeks, but Blue Raider athletics continues to ramp up its winter season here in Murfreesboro, starting with the return of the Blue Raider Radio Network's basketball coaches' shows, featuring Men's Basketball Coach Nick McDevitt and Women's Basketball Coach Rick Insell.
Rick Insell Live and Nick McDevitt Live will originate from The Boulevard on Middle Tennessee Boulevard beginning tonight, Jan. 3. There will be no show Jan. 10 due to the college football national championship game, but the shows return for seven consecutive weeks beginning Jan. 17 with the final show slated for Feb. 28.
Rick Insell Live, hosted by Dick Palmer, runs from 6 to 7 p.m. and airs on WGNS (100.5 FM, 101.9 FM, and 1450 AM).
Nick McDevitt Live, hosted by Chip Walters, airs from 7 to 8 p.m., on WGNS, as well as ESPN 94.9 FM and 95.1 FM.
Both shows also will be streamed on the Varsity Network App.
Blue Raider fans are encouraged to attend the shows, and fans can also submit questions for both shows via email at radio@goblueraiders.com.
Women's Basketball set for Home Openers after 1-1 Weekend in Texas
Lady Raider fans will have their first opportunity of 2022 to watch some C-USA basketball on Thursday, when Middle Tennessee takes on Rice at 6 p.m. in the Murphy Center. The 5-3 Owls will be playing in their first C-USA game of the season, while MT will be looking to bounce back after dropping a game to UTEP by one point in the back half of their opening C-USA weekend in Texas. Middle Tennessee will also play North Texas at home this weekend, with tipoff scheduled for 2 p.m. this Saturday in the Murphy Center.
The Lady Raiders dominated UTSA in their first game back from Christmas break, blitzing the Roadrunners 85-56 behind a career-high 31 points from Courtney Whitson. MT forced UTSA into 25 turnovers, scoring 24 points off those turnovers while holding the Roadrunners to just 34.5 percent shooting from the field.
Saturday's game in El Paso saw MT take a tough loss at UTEP, 57-56. The Lady Raiders struggled offensively, shooting just 32.8 percent from the field and 31.4 percent from beyond the arc, while giving up 21 free throw attempts to the Miners, who drained 17 of those attempts to pace their own offensive output. Dor Saar and Jalynn Gregory led the team in scoring, with 17 and 16 points respectively.
Men's Basketball recharges for first C-USA Road Trip after COVID pause
On the other side of the Murphy Center, positive COVID tests throughout the men's basketball program forced the team's scheduled conference home openers against UTSA and UTEP to be postponed over the past weekend. But, now healthy and raring to get back in action, the Blue Raiders are ramping up in practice ahead of their own road trip to Texas this coming weekend.
MT will take on Rice on Thursday and North Texas on Saturday, mirroring the women's team schedule, as is the practice in C-USA this season. North Texas dominated the Owls 75-43 in both team's conference openers on New Year's Day. The Blue Raiders will look to bounce back after dropping their final non-conference game to Chattanooga just before the winter holidays.
The men's team will be back at home on January 13, when they take on FAU at 6 p.m. in the Murphy Center.
ICYMI: Bahamas Bowl Championship Bundle still available
In case you missed it over the holidays, the Blue Raider Athletic Association has announced the Bahamas Championship Bundle to celebrate Middle Tennessee's 31-24 victory over Toledo in the 2021 Bahamas Bowl.
From now until the close of business on Jan. 21, fans can join the BRAA at three unique levels of $31.24, $312.40 and $3,124.00 to commemorate the final score or simply add to their existing membership. These amounts will automatically qualify you for benefits associated with the NEXT level of a BRAA membership for the remainder of the 2021-22 membership campaign (excludes premium seating).
$31.24 = introductory BRAA membership ($50-$99)
$312.40 = Blue & White membership ($500-$749)
$3,124.00 = AD Circle membership ($5,000-$7,499)
BRAA DONOR BENEFIT CHART
Everyone purchasing the Bahamas Championship Bundle will receive two reserved premium tickets to the Jan. 22nd men's basketball game against Southern Miss and get special recognition on the Blue Raider jumbotron. Fans purchasing at the $312.40 and $3,124.00 levels will also be invited to attend a special hospitality at halftime. Fans who are already members of the BRAA at their desired levels are also free to donate at those levels to earn the benefits for the Southern Miss game.
The Bahamas Bowl champions will also be recognized at halftime and hold an autograph session prior to the game. A championship poster will be made available free to the fans and the trophy will be in attendance as well for anyone wanting the opportunity to take a photo.
To join in on the fun of supporting Blue Raider athletics and celebrate the bowl win, simply text 'MTBahamas' to 41444.
Indoor Track Readies for Season Opener in Nashville this weekend
Coming off a C-USA Cross Country Championship sweep in the fall, the Blue Raider track and field program gets its indoor season underway this Sunday with the Ed Temple Invitational at Tennessee State in Nashville, Tenn.
Between the two cross country titles this fall, and the women's outdoor track and field championship in the spring of 2020, Middle Tennessee is the reigning champion in half of the team championships awarded in Track and Field by the conference.
Coach Dean Hayes has scheduled five events for his program this Indoor season ahead of the C-USA Championships on Feb. 19-20.
Rick Insell Live and Nick McDevitt Live will originate from The Boulevard on Middle Tennessee Boulevard beginning tonight, Jan. 3. There will be no show Jan. 10 due to the college football national championship game, but the shows return for seven consecutive weeks beginning Jan. 17 with the final show slated for Feb. 28.
Rick Insell Live, hosted by Dick Palmer, runs from 6 to 7 p.m. and airs on WGNS (100.5 FM, 101.9 FM, and 1450 AM).
Nick McDevitt Live, hosted by Chip Walters, airs from 7 to 8 p.m., on WGNS, as well as ESPN 94.9 FM and 95.1 FM.
Both shows also will be streamed on the Varsity Network App.
Blue Raider fans are encouraged to attend the shows, and fans can also submit questions for both shows via email at radio@goblueraiders.com.
Women's Basketball set for Home Openers after 1-1 Weekend in Texas
Lady Raider fans will have their first opportunity of 2022 to watch some C-USA basketball on Thursday, when Middle Tennessee takes on Rice at 6 p.m. in the Murphy Center. The 5-3 Owls will be playing in their first C-USA game of the season, while MT will be looking to bounce back after dropping a game to UTEP by one point in the back half of their opening C-USA weekend in Texas. Middle Tennessee will also play North Texas at home this weekend, with tipoff scheduled for 2 p.m. this Saturday in the Murphy Center.
The Lady Raiders dominated UTSA in their first game back from Christmas break, blitzing the Roadrunners 85-56 behind a career-high 31 points from Courtney Whitson. MT forced UTSA into 25 turnovers, scoring 24 points off those turnovers while holding the Roadrunners to just 34.5 percent shooting from the field.
Saturday's game in El Paso saw MT take a tough loss at UTEP, 57-56. The Lady Raiders struggled offensively, shooting just 32.8 percent from the field and 31.4 percent from beyond the arc, while giving up 21 free throw attempts to the Miners, who drained 17 of those attempts to pace their own offensive output. Dor Saar and Jalynn Gregory led the team in scoring, with 17 and 16 points respectively.
Men's Basketball recharges for first C-USA Road Trip after COVID pause
On the other side of the Murphy Center, positive COVID tests throughout the men's basketball program forced the team's scheduled conference home openers against UTSA and UTEP to be postponed over the past weekend. But, now healthy and raring to get back in action, the Blue Raiders are ramping up in practice ahead of their own road trip to Texas this coming weekend.
MT will take on Rice on Thursday and North Texas on Saturday, mirroring the women's team schedule, as is the practice in C-USA this season. North Texas dominated the Owls 75-43 in both team's conference openers on New Year's Day. The Blue Raiders will look to bounce back after dropping their final non-conference game to Chattanooga just before the winter holidays.
The men's team will be back at home on January 13, when they take on FAU at 6 p.m. in the Murphy Center.
ICYMI: Bahamas Bowl Championship Bundle still available
In case you missed it over the holidays, the Blue Raider Athletic Association has announced the Bahamas Championship Bundle to celebrate Middle Tennessee's 31-24 victory over Toledo in the 2021 Bahamas Bowl.
From now until the close of business on Jan. 21, fans can join the BRAA at three unique levels of $31.24, $312.40 and $3,124.00 to commemorate the final score or simply add to their existing membership. These amounts will automatically qualify you for benefits associated with the NEXT level of a BRAA membership for the remainder of the 2021-22 membership campaign (excludes premium seating).
$31.24 = introductory BRAA membership ($50-$99)
$312.40 = Blue & White membership ($500-$749)
$3,124.00 = AD Circle membership ($5,000-$7,499)
BRAA DONOR BENEFIT CHART
Everyone purchasing the Bahamas Championship Bundle will receive two reserved premium tickets to the Jan. 22nd men's basketball game against Southern Miss and get special recognition on the Blue Raider jumbotron. Fans purchasing at the $312.40 and $3,124.00 levels will also be invited to attend a special hospitality at halftime. Fans who are already members of the BRAA at their desired levels are also free to donate at those levels to earn the benefits for the Southern Miss game.
The Bahamas Bowl champions will also be recognized at halftime and hold an autograph session prior to the game. A championship poster will be made available free to the fans and the trophy will be in attendance as well for anyone wanting the opportunity to take a photo.
To join in on the fun of supporting Blue Raider athletics and celebrate the bowl win, simply text 'MTBahamas' to 41444.
Indoor Track Readies for Season Opener in Nashville this weekend
Coming off a C-USA Cross Country Championship sweep in the fall, the Blue Raider track and field program gets its indoor season underway this Sunday with the Ed Temple Invitational at Tennessee State in Nashville, Tenn.
Between the two cross country titles this fall, and the women's outdoor track and field championship in the spring of 2020, Middle Tennessee is the reigning champion in half of the team championships awarded in Track and Field by the conference.
Coach Dean Hayes has scheduled five events for his program this Indoor season ahead of the C-USA Championships on Feb. 19-20.
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