Middle Tennessee State University Athletics
NOTEBOOK: Borendame wins 250th match as Head Coach at MTSU
2/17/2025 5:28:00 PM | General, Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Men's Tennis, Women's Tennis, Women's Cross Country and Track & Field, Track & Field/Cross Country
Join Derek Mason “In the Trenches” ahead of MBB against LA Tech, Relive Basketball’s sweep of WKU
The Blue Raiders jumped out to an early lead on Friday at the Adams Tennis Center, winning the doubles point on Courts 1 and 2, before winning on Courts 4, 6 and 2, with Kacper Szymkowiak clinching on Court 2 (7-6, 3-6, 6-2) en route to an eventual 5-2 win over the Cowboys.
"I'm proud to be a Blue Raider and reach this milestone," Borendame said. "There have been some amazing coaches before me, like Coach Short, Coach Buck, and Coach McNamara, along with incredible assistant coaches who helped pave the way. But really, I've been so lucky to serve some incredible student-athletes who do all the hard work. These guys are just getting started. Go Blue!"
🙏🏽 lot of special student-athletes that made this possible, this team just getting going 👍🏽💪🏽 https://t.co/57zrwaYXqj
— Jimmy Borendame (@CoachJimmyB) February 15, 2025
The Blue Raiders will host the Battle of the 'Boro this weekend, welcoming Utah, New Mexico, and South Alabama to Murfreesboro for the tournament. Middle Tennessee will face Utah in the first match on Friday, Feb. 21, at 5 p.m. The match will be the first of the season at the MTSU Outdoor Tennis Center.
Relive the Hardcourt Sweep of Western Kentucky
It was a special Saturday on the hardwood for Blue Raider fans, who got to watch the women's basketball program control the second half for a 73-63 win over Western Kentucky in the Glass House, then turnaround as see the men's basketball team head to E.A. Diddle Arena and stand tall against multiple Hilltopper counter punches, leading the entire second half in an 87-77 win on the road.
I greatly enjoyed being there in person for all of it (and making it back to Murfreesboro through the storm that night. Please keep those affected by the floods in Kentucky and Tennessee in your thoughts and prayers this week with winter weather on the way.) Make sure to check out my dual-sidebar, released earlier this morning on GoBlueRaiders.com!
Staff Writer @sjdoughton covered both Blue Raider basketball wins on Saturday against the Hilltoppers and spoke with @CoachInsell, @MTCoachNick and their players after the games.
— Middle Tennessee Athletics (@MTAthletics) February 17, 2025
📰 Here's the story behind the two big wins over the red team:https://t.co/pQyPIaXis3
Our video team is pretty talented too, so don't miss their highlights of the games below either!
🎥 had some fun on the road 👀 pic.twitter.com/Cg92cTRoZl
— Middle Tennessee Men's Basketball (@MT_MBB) February 17, 2025
CAB doing CAB things 🤩
— Middle Tennessee Women's Basketball (@MT_WBB) February 16, 2025
15 Points
5 Assists
4 Rebounds
3 Steals#TrueBlue | #Team50 pic.twitter.com/cQVBL1VneP
The men's basketball team is at home this week, taking on LA Tech at 8 p.m. on Thursday before hosting Sam Houston at 2 p.m. on Saturday. Some of the program's players and coaches made their rounds at MTSU's Greek Life meetings this Sunday! Check it out below.
Join Derek Mason "In the Trenches" ahead of MBB against LA Tech Thursday night!
The Middle Tennessee football program will host "In the Trenches" on Feb. 20 at 6:30 p.m. prior to the men's basketball game against Louisiana Tech (8 p.m.). The event is open to the public and will take place in the Chase Miller Gym (auxiliary gym 2).
"In the Trenches" is a football program update from Head Coach Derek Mason where he will go over recruiting, new players (including transfers), spring practice and what the players have been doing since arriving back on campus in January.
Along with Mason, fans will be able to mingle with select members of the coaching staff and the team during this event.
Please RSVP at this LINK by February 19.
For the latest scoop on Blue Raider football come join us on Feb. 20 for "In the Trenches".
— Middle Tennessee Football (@MT_FB) February 13, 2025
🔗 https://t.co/UDMHhHDJZo #BoroBuiltMiddleMade pic.twitter.com/Np2SN4LLvO
And in case you missed it earlier this month, check out the football schedule reveal! Season tickets are on sale at GoBlueRaiders.com/tickets.
Building something special here in the 'Boro 🚧
— Middle Tennessee Football (@MT_FB) February 6, 2025
The 2025 schedule is official!#BoroBuiltMiddleMade pic.twitter.com/n504Fk2rkH
Women's Tennis picks up pair of wins at ATC
Middle Tennessee women's tennis rolled to two wins this weekend, dispatching in-state foe Belmont 6-1 on Saturday before sweeping while playing to clinch against Murray State on Sunday, winning 4-0.
"I'm happy about our performance this weekend," Head Coach Tayo Bailey-Duvall said. "We had a few challenges to overcome, and we were able to. I like how we are competing and the energy we bring every day. Belmont and Murray State are always solid, and we knew we would have to earn each win. I am happy we stayed tough."
Another One Bites the Dust 🌬️#BLUEnited pic.twitter.com/D3GUUhKRGQ
— Middle Tennessee Women's Tennis (@MT_WomensTennis) February 15, 2025
What a way to cap off the weekend 😎#BLUEnited pic.twitter.com/AkA0PToOkc
— Middle Tennessee Women's Tennis (@MT_WomensTennis) February 16, 2025
The Blue Raiders have won four straight matches heading into this Thursday's match against Austin Peay, the first of nine home events this weekend for the Blue Raiders! Baseball hosts Farleigh Dickinson at the Reese, in addition to the previously mentioned tennis matches and basketball games.
What's Happening in the 'Boro - presented by Ole South
— Middle Tennessee Athletics (@MTAthletics) February 17, 2025
It's a busy week in the 'Boro with four sports in action!
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⚾️🏀🎟️https://t.co/FpVYoaIe2Z#BLUEnited pic.twitter.com/8BOtDY7NHn
"The Machine" Markus Varjun starts hot in Arizona
After carding a second-round 3⃣ under par 69, Markus is tied for fourth at the Loyola Intercollegiate!#TrueBlue pic.twitter.com/zMK82xZT94
— Middle Tennessee Men's Golf (@MT_MGolf) February 17, 2025
The Blue Raiders are in fifth after 3⃣6⃣ holes in Arizona!
— Middle Tennessee Men's Golf (@MT_MGolf) February 17, 2025
Markus leads the way, tied for fourth at 7⃣ under par!#TrueBlue pic.twitter.com/qinvXzc4nG
Indoor Track and Field completes final tune up for CUSA Championships
Middle Tennessee Track & Field finished the Music City Challenge at Vanderbilt University in record-setting fashion.
Tamia Waters ran for a time of 8.43s in the Women's 60m Hurdles to set personal best in addition to the program-record. Waters notched the previous program-record by 0.05s, which was ran back in 2016.
Middle Tennessee Track & Field's next time out will be for the Conference USA Championships on Feb. 28 and March 1. The meet will be held at Liberty in Lynchburg, Va. Check out some highlights from the Indoor season below!
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