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Blue Raiders earn dominant road win over Saint Louis
11/6/2025 7:04:00 PM | Women's Basketball
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Middle Tennessee improved to 2–0 on the season with a strong 73–55 road win over Saint Louis on Thursday afternoon at the Chaifetz Arena.
The Blue Raiders set the tone early, closing the first quarter on a 7–0 run to take a 19–14 lead. MTSU controlled much of the first half, shooting 36.7 percent from the field while limiting the Billikens to 35.9 percent, and carried a 37–27 edge into halftime.
MTSU continued to build separation in the third quarter, outscoring Saint Louis 20–14 and stretching the lead to as many as 16. The Blue Raiders' defensive pressure and rebounding presence were pivotal, turning 10 SLU turnovers into quick transition points.
In the fourth quarter, Saint Louis made a brief push, trimming the deficit to single digits, but MTSU responded with poised execution. Sophomore Savannah Davis knocked down a key three-pointer, and senior guard Alayna Contreras and freshman guard Blair Baugus helped close the game from the free-throw line as the Blue Raiders secured the 18-point victory.
Contreras finished with a game-high 23 points, adding three steals and two rebounds, while Davis contributed 15 points and three rebounds. Baugus recorded her second straight double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds, and Freshman Yu Han Lin added seven points.
By the Numbers
18: MTSU forced 18 turnovers and turned them into 18 points.
3: Three Blue Raiders finished in double figures (Contreras, Davis, and Baugus).
41: MTSU collected 41 total rebounds, including 12 on the offensive glass.
Coach's Comments
"I'm very proud of this young group. Blair came through with another double-double, and Macie Phifer was tough down the stretch. Saint Louis cut it to eight, but our girls went to work. This team doesn't quit."
UP NEXT:
The Blue Raiders head to Cookeville, Tennessee. to take on the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles on Tuesday, Nov. 11. Tipoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. CT. The game will air on the Blue Raider Network and broadcast on ESPN+.
Follow the Blue Raiders
Follow Middle Tennessee Women's Basketball on social media on Facebook (/MTSUWBB), X (Formerly known as Twitter) (@MT_WBB) and Instagram (@mt_wbb).
The Blue Raiders set the tone early, closing the first quarter on a 7–0 run to take a 19–14 lead. MTSU controlled much of the first half, shooting 36.7 percent from the field while limiting the Billikens to 35.9 percent, and carried a 37–27 edge into halftime.
MTSU continued to build separation in the third quarter, outscoring Saint Louis 20–14 and stretching the lead to as many as 16. The Blue Raiders' defensive pressure and rebounding presence were pivotal, turning 10 SLU turnovers into quick transition points.
In the fourth quarter, Saint Louis made a brief push, trimming the deficit to single digits, but MTSU responded with poised execution. Sophomore Savannah Davis knocked down a key three-pointer, and senior guard Alayna Contreras and freshman guard Blair Baugus helped close the game from the free-throw line as the Blue Raiders secured the 18-point victory.
Contreras finished with a game-high 23 points, adding three steals and two rebounds, while Davis contributed 15 points and three rebounds. Baugus recorded her second straight double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds, and Freshman Yu Han Lin added seven points.
By the Numbers
18: MTSU forced 18 turnovers and turned them into 18 points.
3: Three Blue Raiders finished in double figures (Contreras, Davis, and Baugus).
41: MTSU collected 41 total rebounds, including 12 on the offensive glass.
Coach's Comments
"I'm very proud of this young group. Blair came through with another double-double, and Macie Phifer was tough down the stretch. Saint Louis cut it to eight, but our girls went to work. This team doesn't quit."
UP NEXT:
The Blue Raiders head to Cookeville, Tennessee. to take on the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles on Tuesday, Nov. 11. Tipoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. CT. The game will air on the Blue Raider Network and broadcast on ESPN+.
Follow the Blue Raiders
Follow Middle Tennessee Women's Basketball on social media on Facebook (/MTSUWBB), X (Formerly known as Twitter) (@MT_WBB) and Instagram (@mt_wbb).
Team Stats
MTSU
SLU
FG%
.377
.339
3FG%
.333
.316
FT%
.839
.647
RB
41
34
TO
17
18
STL
9
9
Game Leaders
Pts
23
FGM
6
3FGM
1
FTM
10
Pts
15
FGM
5
3FGM
4
FTM
1
Pts
13
FGM
3
3FGM
1
FTM
6
Pts
9
FGM
3
3FGM
1
FTM
2
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