Middle Tennesee State University Athletics
Friday, November 24
Nassau, Bahamas
3:30 PM
Middle Tennessee
3-3,0-0CUSA
40
vs
70
UIC
4-1,0-0MVC
1
2
F
UIC
34
36
70
Middle Tenn.
21
19
40
Blue Raiders fall to UIC
11/24/2023 5:47:00 PM | Men's Basketball
NASSAU, Bahamas — Middle Tennessee men's basketball on Friday lost its opening game of the Baha Mar Hoops Nassau Championship to UIC by a score of 70-40.
The Blue Raiders (3-3) started strong, jumping out to a 7-2 lead. MTSU held the Flames (4-1) to 1-of-9 from 3-point range over the first 16 minutes of the game. UIC made four straight 3-pointers to close the first half and was 6 for its last 10 attempts of the game.
Justin Bufford scored nine of MTSU's first 11 points and seven of the game's first nine to help his team jump out to its early lead. He and Elias King tied for the team lead with nine points each. King's eight rebounds equaled the game high.
By the Numbers
3: Three Blue Raiders committed four or more turnovers Friday.
28: The Flames outscored MTSU in the paint 44 to 16.
20: The Blue Raiders' 20 turnovers were a season high.
Blue Raider Notes
Up Next
The Blue Raiders will take on the loser of Friday night's game between Ohio and George Washington.
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The Blue Raiders (3-3) started strong, jumping out to a 7-2 lead. MTSU held the Flames (4-1) to 1-of-9 from 3-point range over the first 16 minutes of the game. UIC made four straight 3-pointers to close the first half and was 6 for its last 10 attempts of the game.
Justin Bufford scored nine of MTSU's first 11 points and seven of the game's first nine to help his team jump out to its early lead. He and Elias King tied for the team lead with nine points each. King's eight rebounds equaled the game high.
By the Numbers
3: Three Blue Raiders committed four or more turnovers Friday.
28: The Flames outscored MTSU in the paint 44 to 16.
20: The Blue Raiders' 20 turnovers were a season high.
Blue Raider Notes
- The loss snapped a five-game winning streak for MTSU in regular season games played outside the country.
- Ty Mosley committed his first turnover of the season after 74 minutes played to start the year.
- MTSU's 40 points were its fewest in a game since a 55-39 loss to LA Tech on February 27, 2014.
Up Next
The Blue Raiders will take on the loser of Friday night's game between Ohio and George Washington.
Follow the Blue Raiders
Follow Middle Tennessee Men's Basketball on social media on Facebook (//MTMensBasketball), Twitter (@MT_MBB) and Instagram (@mt_mbb).
Team Stats
UIC
MTSU
FG%
.526
.288
3FG%
.368
.200
FT%
.500
.667
RB
34
33
TO
13
20
STL
10
6
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
9
FGM
4
3FGM
1
FTM
0
Pts
9
FGM
3
3FGM
1
FTM
2
Pts
6
FGM
2
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Pts
4
FGM
2
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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2025 Blue Raider Blitz Media Panel
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MTSU Men's Basketball Coach Nick McDevitt interview at 2025 Blue Raider Blitz
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MTSU Men's Basketball Post Game Press Conference vs Chattanooga NIT 3/18/25
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