Middle Tennessee State University Athletics
Blue Raiders earn bid to host Chattanooga in NIT Opener
3/16/2025 8:36:00 PM | Men's Basketball
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Middle Tennessee men's basketball team earned its first postseason berth since the 2021-22 season following a campaign that saw the team compile a 22-11 record and a second-place finish in the Conference USA regular season. The Blue Raiders earned a No. 4 seed in the National Invitational Tournament and are set to host Chattanooga in Murfreesboro Tuesday.
The bid to the NIT marks the second postseason appearance in the Nick McDevitt era for Middle Tennessee and the first trip to the tournament since 2018, where MTSU went 1-1 in that postseason trip, defeating Vermont in the Murphy Center. Tuesday will mark the Blue Raiders' fifth NIT appearance where they have a 5-4 all-time record in the event.
The Blue Raiders were highlighted in postseason awards by Conference USA Newcomer of the Year and First Teamer Essam Mostafa, Second Team All-CUSA member Jestin Porter, Honorable Mention All-CUSA honoree Camryn Weston and CUSA All-Freshman player Torey Alston.
Middle Tennessee reached the semifinals of the Conference USA Championship last week after downing Louisiana Tech in a thrilling double-overtime victory Thursday night. The Raiders have advanced to the conference semifinals in each of the past four seasons.
The Blue Raiders will face off against Chattanooga for the first time since 2022 and the contest will mark the 69th all-time meeting between the two. Chattanooga earned the top seed in the SoCon Conference Tournament and advanced to the semifinals before falling to Furman.
The contest will tip at 7 p.m. on Tuesday in the Murphy Center. The contest will be aired on ESPN+.
Tickets for the first round contest are available now and can be purchased at GoBlueRaiders.com/Tickets. All ticket prices are set by the NIT. Additional information about purchasing tickets can be found below:
General Public
Tickets for Tuesday's game are $25 for ages 18+, and all seats are general admission. Fans can purchase tickets immediately online by clicking HERE.
Youth tickets for ages 2-17 will be available for $15 the night of the event at the Murphy Center box office starting 2 hours prior to tip-off.
Student Tickets
For MTSU students, the first 250 students at the Murphy Center Box Office starting two hours prior to tip-off on game day will receive a complimentary ticket courtesy of S.P.A.R.E. Each student must present a valid MTSU ID. After the first 250 free tickets are issued, student tickets are $15.
The bid to the NIT marks the second postseason appearance in the Nick McDevitt era for Middle Tennessee and the first trip to the tournament since 2018, where MTSU went 1-1 in that postseason trip, defeating Vermont in the Murphy Center. Tuesday will mark the Blue Raiders' fifth NIT appearance where they have a 5-4 all-time record in the event.
The Blue Raiders were highlighted in postseason awards by Conference USA Newcomer of the Year and First Teamer Essam Mostafa, Second Team All-CUSA member Jestin Porter, Honorable Mention All-CUSA honoree Camryn Weston and CUSA All-Freshman player Torey Alston.
Middle Tennessee reached the semifinals of the Conference USA Championship last week after downing Louisiana Tech in a thrilling double-overtime victory Thursday night. The Raiders have advanced to the conference semifinals in each of the past four seasons.
The Blue Raiders will face off against Chattanooga for the first time since 2022 and the contest will mark the 69th all-time meeting between the two. Chattanooga earned the top seed in the SoCon Conference Tournament and advanced to the semifinals before falling to Furman.
The contest will tip at 7 p.m. on Tuesday in the Murphy Center. The contest will be aired on ESPN+.
Tickets for the first round contest are available now and can be purchased at GoBlueRaiders.com/Tickets. All ticket prices are set by the NIT. Additional information about purchasing tickets can be found below:
General Public
Tickets for Tuesday's game are $25 for ages 18+, and all seats are general admission. Fans can purchase tickets immediately online by clicking HERE.
Youth tickets for ages 2-17 will be available for $15 the night of the event at the Murphy Center box office starting 2 hours prior to tip-off.
- BRAA MEMBERS WILL BE ABLE TO ENTER THE ARENA 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH THE LOADING DOCK ENTRANCE
Student Tickets
For MTSU students, the first 250 students at the Murphy Center Box Office starting two hours prior to tip-off on game day will receive a complimentary ticket courtesy of S.P.A.R.E. Each student must present a valid MTSU ID. After the first 250 free tickets are issued, student tickets are $15.
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