Middle Tennessee State University Athletics
NOTEBOOK: Volleyball sweeps Sam Houston to continue climb up CUSA Standings
10/9/2023 5:58:00 PM | Football, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Women's Basketball, Women's Soccer, Women's Volleyball
✌️ DUBS! #BLUEnited | #BetterInTheBoro pic.twitter.com/mB8iNAAM7n
— Middle Tennessee Volleyball (@MT_Volleyball) October 9, 2023
Saturday's match was particularly dominant, as MTSU held SHSU to a hitting percentage of -.096 for the match. Sunday's win saw Kaylee Oscarson earn her 100th solo block in her career. After splitting games at FIU earlier last week, MTSU enters this week's road series at LA Tech third in the Conference USA standings.
Solo block 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣! 👏#BLUEnited | #BetterInTheBoro pic.twitter.com/rB2bXRIl4I
— Middle Tennessee Volleyball (@MT_Volleyball) October 8, 2023
Inaugural Faith and Family Night set for Tuesday
The MTSU Athletic Department will host the inaugural Faith and Family Night for the Blue Raiders' home football game against Louisiana Tech on Tuesday, Oct. 10. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. CT on the CBS Sports Network.
"We're excited to host Faith & Family Night at MTSU Football, which we plan on doing annually moving forward," said James Kentfield, Assistant AD for Ticket Operations. "This is something that we think will grow every year and become an event that local faith communities and families will really enjoy."
On Tuesday night, we celebrate our Murfreesboro community as we host Faith and Family Night at the @MT_FB game.
— Middle Tennessee Athletics (@MTAthletics) October 8, 2023
MTSU Staff Writer @sjdoughton's Sunday column presented by @tennessee_ortho highlights Tuesday's special theme.https://t.co/t8Xy3J9Z6K
Local communities of faith and places of worship can purchase discounted tickets to the CUSA matchup against the Bulldogs Tuesday night. Tickets are just $11 for sideline reserve, which includes a hot dog and a drink ($34 value).
There will be family-friendly events, competitions, and other festivities for everyone including an autograph session in the Family Fun Zone with Blue Raider student-athletes. The Athletic Department will also be recognizing and celebrating faith communities throughout the game.
Please contact the MTSU Ticket Office at 615-898-5198 to order your tickets and take part in this great event.
Soccer hosts UTEP searching for first point on the CUSA table
MTSU Soccer hosts UTEP on Thursday for their Green Game in support of Mental Health Awareness Month. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. Fans can follow along in person at Dean A. Hayes Track and Soccer Stadium or from home on ESPN+.
During Sunday's 3-2 loss to Sam Houston, graduate student Caroline Manley set the record for most minutes played in a Blue Raider career. The defender is on pace to surpass 7,000 minutes played before the end of the 2023 season.
.@cmanleyy is the newest program record holder in career minutes played! 🏆
— Middle Tennessee Soccer (@MT_Soccer) October 8, 2023
The graduate student has played 6,852 minutes since 2019! pic.twitter.com/FhSUJf9Qiq
Men's Golf just one stroke off the pace in Wisconsin
Middle Tennessee men's golf held the lead with two holes left to play in the third round of Wisconsin's Badger Invitational, but the Blue Raiders settled for a tie for second, one stroke behind Florida Gulf Coast. Owen Stamper and Michael Barnard finished in the top 10 individually.
Came thisclose.#BlueRaiders pic.twitter.com/frGq2eMk8Y
— Middle Tennessee Men's Golf (@MT_MGolf) October 3, 2023
Two of our guys finish in the top 10!#BlueRaiders pic.twitter.com/C2LfBvgJse
— Middle Tennessee Men's Golf (@MT_MGolf) October 3, 2023
"This one will sting for a few days," head coach Mark McEntire said. "We played great all day and just did not get it done down the stretch. This is the third week in a row that we have been in contention. We just need to keep putting ourselves in that position. We have a very good team. Congrats to Owen on another great week! Michael had another solid tournament, and I thought we played solid overall."
Women's Golf's Lanie Campbell starts strong in New Mexico
Lanie Campbell with the team's lowest round of the season!#BlueRaiders pic.twitter.com/BkH5kQ7U0q
— Middle Tennessee Women's Golf (@MT_WGolf) October 9, 2023
Ready to go low in the desert!
— Middle Tennessee Women's Golf (@MT_WGolf) October 9, 2023
🏌️♀️Golf Iconic Classic
⛳ NMSU Golf Course
📍 Las Cruces, NM
📆 10/9-11/2023
📊 https://t.co/7m3uldPvYe
📰 https://t.co/d5s6rhFv3g pic.twitter.com/antm5Hkoeo
Women's Tennis wraps up MTSU Invitational with sweep in Singles
Middle Tennessee women's tennis ended the MTSU Invitational on a high note on Sunday, winning all five singles matches against Tennessee State to wrap up the weekend.
Final day of the MTSU Invitational!
— Middle Tennessee Women's Tennis (@MT_WomensTennis) October 8, 2023
🎾 MTSU Invitational
⏰ 8 AM CT
📍 Adams Tennis Complex#BLUEnited pic.twitter.com/WtnACnyyiF
"I think the girls had a solid showing this weekend," Head Coach Tayo Bailey-Duvall said. "It was our first competition of the season and once we settled in, we started to play the way I know we could. Though we did not have our full team compete due to injury, we showed toughness and know what we need to focus on before ITA Regionals."
Men's Tennis' Al-Amin posts strong weekend on West Coast
Congrats to Karim Al-Amin for making the final at the UTR PTT tournament in Newport Beach, CA this week. Karim won his group winning all 4 matches in straight sets. Then, he won the play off's semifinal in straight sets again before falling in today's final.#BLUEnited pic.twitter.com/55Kq1ADT41
— Middle Tennessee Men's Tennis (@MT_MensTennis) October 8, 2023
CUSA Tipoff in Huntsville set for next Monday
I'm very excited for where I'll be filing the Monday Notebook next week, as I'll be on the road in Huntsville, Ala. for the return of the live, in-person CUSA Tipoff, which has always been a virtual affair since I've been at MTSU.
In addition to hearing from all 18 basketball head coaches in Conference USA, as well as 18 student-athletes from each of the programs, the press day action will all be inside the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, which is a pretty fun venue I'm excited to work in next week!
MTSU, as the closest school to Huntsville, has been given the final time slot on the ESPN+ live show. Make sure to tune in at 1:45 p.m. to hear from Nick McDevitt, Rick Insell, Courtney Whitson and Justin Bufford about the upcoming season in the Murphy Center!
CUSA Basketball Tipoff 🎥🎙️
— Conference USA (@ConferenceUSA) October 5, 2023
The representatives from @MTAthletics#NoLimitsOnUs | https://t.co/TNoIUDkgWz pic.twitter.com/ouFXyUc5uT
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