Middle Tennessee State University Athletics
Saturday, November 16
Murfreesboro, Tenn.
3 p.m.
Middle Tennessee
vs
Murray State
Blue Raiders set to face Murray State Saturday
11/15/2024 7:14:00 PM | Men's Basketball
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – One of the most played matchups in Middle Tennessee history will add another result to its tally Saturday morning, when Murray State travels to the Murphy Center. The matchup between the Blue Raiders and the Racers will tip off at 3 p.m. and will be streamed on ESPN+ and Blue Raider Sports Network.
Series History
Murray State leads the all-time series, 107-39.
The Racers won the last contest, played in Murray, Ky., by a score of 75-54 on Dec. 30, 2023.
Blue Raider Notes
• The Blue Raiders once against shot at least 50 percent from the field against Evansville in their first DI competition at home. MT shot .500 on 29-for-58 shooting.
• Middle Tennessee won the rebounding game again, outrebounding the Purple Aces 47-29, including 13 offensive boards.
• Essam Mostafa earned his 41st career double-double against UE on 18 points and 11 rebounds, with four offensive boards. He also led the team with three assists in his 67th double-figure game of his career.
• The Blue Raiders lead the nation in three-point percentage defense through their first three games. Middle Tennessee has held opponents to just 14.3 percent from deep. Ranking second in the league and 13th in the nation, MT is allowing opponents to shoot just 33.9 percent from the field.
• Middle Tennessee leads the conference in scoring defense, holding opponents to 56.7 points per game, good for 21st in the country, and in scoring margin, defeating teams by an average of 28.7 points per game, ranking 25th in the nation.
• Shooting 51.6 percent from the field, Middle Tennessee leads the conference in field goal percentage.
Racer Notes
• Murray State is entering its 100th season of basketball this season.
• The Racers last competed last Friday at Pittsburgh, a contest Murray State lost by a score of 83-68.
• The team opened the season with a statement 113-37 victory at home. Five players earned double digit points, including a game-high 19 from Kylen Milton on 7-for-9 shooting from the field.
• MSU hit 14 threes against Bethel (TN) in the home opener, marking the first time in a game since 2022, when MSU hit 14 against Eastern Illinois.
• The Racers dominate the rebound game, grabbing 12 offensive boards on their 25 missed shots in the season opener.
• In the loss at Pitt, Alden Applewhite came off the bench to score 11 points and pull down a team-high eight rebounds in 22 minutes of game action.
• AJ Ferguson made his Murray State debut against Bethel and flirted with a triple-double, earning 10 points and seven rebounds and assists.
Series History
Murray State leads the all-time series, 107-39.
The Racers won the last contest, played in Murray, Ky., by a score of 75-54 on Dec. 30, 2023.
Blue Raider Notes
• The Blue Raiders once against shot at least 50 percent from the field against Evansville in their first DI competition at home. MT shot .500 on 29-for-58 shooting.
• Middle Tennessee won the rebounding game again, outrebounding the Purple Aces 47-29, including 13 offensive boards.
• Essam Mostafa earned his 41st career double-double against UE on 18 points and 11 rebounds, with four offensive boards. He also led the team with three assists in his 67th double-figure game of his career.
• The Blue Raiders lead the nation in three-point percentage defense through their first three games. Middle Tennessee has held opponents to just 14.3 percent from deep. Ranking second in the league and 13th in the nation, MT is allowing opponents to shoot just 33.9 percent from the field.
• Middle Tennessee leads the conference in scoring defense, holding opponents to 56.7 points per game, good for 21st in the country, and in scoring margin, defeating teams by an average of 28.7 points per game, ranking 25th in the nation.
• Shooting 51.6 percent from the field, Middle Tennessee leads the conference in field goal percentage.
Racer Notes
• Murray State is entering its 100th season of basketball this season.
• The Racers last competed last Friday at Pittsburgh, a contest Murray State lost by a score of 83-68.
• The team opened the season with a statement 113-37 victory at home. Five players earned double digit points, including a game-high 19 from Kylen Milton on 7-for-9 shooting from the field.
• MSU hit 14 threes against Bethel (TN) in the home opener, marking the first time in a game since 2022, when MSU hit 14 against Eastern Illinois.
• The Racers dominate the rebound game, grabbing 12 offensive boards on their 25 missed shots in the season opener.
• In the loss at Pitt, Alden Applewhite came off the bench to score 11 points and pull down a team-high eight rebounds in 22 minutes of game action.
• AJ Ferguson made his Murray State debut against Bethel and flirted with a triple-double, earning 10 points and seven rebounds and assists.
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