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Lemoyne-Owen (Exh.)
10/19/2026 9:17:00 PM | Women's Basketball
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee caught fire from beyond the arc to tip off the 2026-27 season, sinking 18 3-pointers in an exhibition 112-48 win over LeMoyne-Owen Monday night in the Murphy Center.
After a back-and-forth first quarter that featured five lead changes, the Blue Raiders opened the second quarter on a 22-4 run and never looked back, outscoring LeMoyne-Owen 87-29 through the final three quarters while out-rebounding the Lady Magicians 55-29.
The Blue Raiders paired their hot shooting with defensive pressure, forcing LeMoyne-Owen into 27 turnovers for 39 points. In the 64-point win, MTSU shot an 18-for-39 clip from three-point range, including seven in the third quarter. Five players turned in double-digit performances for the Blue Raiders.
Up Next:
Middle Tennessee will host Johnson University on Monday, Oct. 26, at the Murphy Center, with tip-off slated for 6:30 p.m. CT.
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