Middle Tennessee State University Athletics
Sunday, December 14
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Blue Raiders fall to Southern Indiana on the road
12/14/2025 5:38:00 PM | Women's Basketball
EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Middle Tennessee (4-6) fell to Southern Indiana (6-2), 59-76 on Sunday afternoon at Liberty Arena.
The Blue Raiders struck first off of a three-point play from Yu Han Lin. Middle Tennessee held the lead until just over the halfway point in the first quarter, when Southern Indiana began to outscore the Blue Raiders. Blair Baugus and Macie Phifer each put up two points to add to the Middle Tennessee score, but the first quarter would finish with a score of 7-19 in favor of Southern Indiana.
The Blue Raiders struck first off of a three-point play from Yu Han Lin. Middle Tennessee held the lead until just over the halfway point in the first quarter, when Southern Indiana began to outscore the Blue Raiders. Blair Baugus and Macie Phifer each put up two points to add to the Middle Tennessee score, but the first quarter would finish with a score of 7-19 in favor of Southern Indiana.
The second quarter saw a tough rebound effort from Middle Tennessee, the Blue Raiders with almost double the boards of the Screaming Eagles. Baugus led Middle Tennessee with five points and three rebounds in the second; the Blue Raiders showcasing a well-rounded offensive performance to put up 18 points to Southern Indiana's 21, the score 25-40 to the Screaming Eagles entering halftime.
Middle Tennessee out-rebounded Southern Indiana yet again in the third quarter; Phifer leading the charge with five rebounds along with 10 points. The Blue Raiders shot better from three but ultimately was outscored by the Screaming Eagles yet again, entering the final quarter of the game in a 21-point deficit.
The Blue Raiders scored 17 points to the Screaming Eagles 13 in the fourth quarter, but it wasn't enough to overcome the scoring deficit, Middle Tennessee falls to Southern Indiana 59-76 as the clock expired.
Macie Phifer led Middle Tennessee with career-highs in both points and rebounds with 20 and 10 for her first career double-double. Blair Baugus added another 10 rebounds and 11 points for her fifth career double-double.
By the Numbers
Middle Tennessee out-rebounded Southern Indiana yet again in the third quarter; Phifer leading the charge with five rebounds along with 10 points. The Blue Raiders shot better from three but ultimately was outscored by the Screaming Eagles yet again, entering the final quarter of the game in a 21-point deficit.
The Blue Raiders scored 17 points to the Screaming Eagles 13 in the fourth quarter, but it wasn't enough to overcome the scoring deficit, Middle Tennessee falls to Southern Indiana 59-76 as the clock expired.
Macie Phifer led Middle Tennessee with career-highs in both points and rebounds with 20 and 10 for her first career double-double. Blair Baugus added another 10 rebounds and 11 points for her fifth career double-double.
By the Numbers
2: After today's game, Macie Phifer is now the second Blue Raider to record a double-double this season.
6: This marks Blair Baugus' sixth game this season with double-figure rebounds.
Up Next
The Blue Raiders return home to host Auburn on Tuesday, Dec. 16. Tip off is set for 6:30 p.m. CT. The game will air on the Blue Raider Network and stream on ESPN+.
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Follow Middle Tennessee Women's Basketball on social media on Facebook (/MTSUWBB), X (Formerly known as Twitter) (@MT_WBB) and Instagram (@mt_wbb).
6: This marks Blair Baugus' sixth game this season with double-figure rebounds.
Up Next
The Blue Raiders return home to host Auburn on Tuesday, Dec. 16. Tip off is set for 6:30 p.m. CT. The game will air on the Blue Raider Network and stream 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
USI
FG%
.339
.424
3FG%
.267
.211
FT%
.688
.917
RB
38
38
TO
22
14
STL
5
11
Game Leaders
Pts
20
FGM
7
3FGM
3
FTM
3
Pts
11
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
5
Pts
9
FGM
3
3FGM
3
FTM
0
Pts
6
FGM
2
3FGM
1
FTM
1
Players Mentioned
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