Middle Tennessee State University Athletics
Wednesday, November 5
Murfreesboro, Tenn.
10:30 a.m.
Middle Tennessee
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Blue Raiders dominate in season opener, 100-51
11/5/2025 1:57:00 PM | Men's Basketball
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee men's basketball opened its season with a decisive 100-51 victory over Milligan on Wednesday morning inside the Murphy Center.
The Blue Raiders wasted no time, storming out to a 22-0 lead in the first seven minutes of play. Kamari Lands opened the scoring with a three-pointer, followed by a putback dunk from Torey Alston and another long-range shot from Chris Loofe. MTSU's defense stifled the Buffaloes, not allowing a field goal until the 12:58 mark of the first half.
Lands led the way with a career-high 21 points on 9-of-12 shooting, adding four rebounds, three assists and two steals. Loofe posted his first career double-double with 10 points, including a perfect 2-for-2 from three, and 12 rebounds. Alec Oglesby and Savon Wykle chipped in 10 points apiece, while sophomore guard Jahvin Carter impressed in his debut with 12 points and a career-best eight assists.
As a team, the Blue Raiders shot 51 percent from the floor and 41.5 percent from beyond the arc, draining 17 three-pointers. Defensively, MTSU limited Milligan to just 27.3 percent shooting and 17.9 percent from three. The Blue Raiders forced 17 turnovers and converted them into 27 points on the other end.
Six Blue Raiders made their MTSU debut, with Sean Smith earning the start at guard and logging 19 minutes as the only newcomer in the starting five.
Nick McDevitt
"I was pretty happy with the result obviously, and what an awesome environment that was. It was a fun, loud day with high-pitched volume, but a fun day nonetheless. I was really proud of the guys, we had a great confidence with how we were going to go out there, not arrogance. I thought our approach was good, and late in the game, we didn't see our guys play selfishly."
By The Numbers
12 — Blue Raiders saw action, with all 12 scoring at least three points.
21 — Kamari Lands' career-high points, his first game eclipsing 20.
10, 12 — Chris Loofe's first career double-double (10 points, 12 rebounds).
8 — Jahvin Carter's career-best assists, paired with 12 points.
The Blue Raiders wasted no time, storming out to a 22-0 lead in the first seven minutes of play. Kamari Lands opened the scoring with a three-pointer, followed by a putback dunk from Torey Alston and another long-range shot from Chris Loofe. MTSU's defense stifled the Buffaloes, not allowing a field goal until the 12:58 mark of the first half.
Lands led the way with a career-high 21 points on 9-of-12 shooting, adding four rebounds, three assists and two steals. Loofe posted his first career double-double with 10 points, including a perfect 2-for-2 from three, and 12 rebounds. Alec Oglesby and Savon Wykle chipped in 10 points apiece, while sophomore guard Jahvin Carter impressed in his debut with 12 points and a career-best eight assists.
As a team, the Blue Raiders shot 51 percent from the floor and 41.5 percent from beyond the arc, draining 17 three-pointers. Defensively, MTSU limited Milligan to just 27.3 percent shooting and 17.9 percent from three. The Blue Raiders forced 17 turnovers and converted them into 27 points on the other end.
Six Blue Raiders made their MTSU debut, with Sean Smith earning the start at guard and logging 19 minutes as the only newcomer in the starting five.
Nick McDevitt
"I was pretty happy with the result obviously, and what an awesome environment that was. It was a fun, loud day with high-pitched volume, but a fun day nonetheless. I was really proud of the guys, we had a great confidence with how we were going to go out there, not arrogance. I thought our approach was good, and late in the game, we didn't see our guys play selfishly."
By The Numbers
12 — Blue Raiders saw action, with all 12 scoring at least three points.
21 — Kamari Lands' career-high points, his first game eclipsing 20.
10, 12 — Chris Loofe's first career double-double (10 points, 12 rebounds).
8 — Jahvin Carter's career-best assists, paired with 12 points.
Team Stats
Mill
MTSU
FG%
.273
.507
3FG%
.179
.415
FT%
.588
.600
RB
40
46
TO
17
7
STL
5
9
Game Leaders
Pts
21
FGM
9
3FGM
2
FTM
1
Pts
12
FGM
5
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Pts
10
FGM
4
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Pts
10
FGM
3
3FGM
2
FTM
2
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