Reggie Upshaw led Middle Tennessee in a victory over Old Dominion Thursday night. The Blue Raiders suffered a loss to UTEP, in which Upshaw was scoreless. Upshaw is a leader on the team and as the season continues, they will need him to step up as they edge closer to the C-USA Tournament.
Against the Monarchs, Upshaw returned to his high level of play. He drilled two shots from behind the arc and did his work inside as well. He shot efficiently, going 7-of-13 from the floor. He led the team with 18 points and distributed the ball, recording three assists.
“Reggie and I had a great individual meeting on Monday morning. We just talked about everything,” said Head coach Kermit Davis.” He was disappointed. I didn’t have to tell Reggie much. We communicated on what exactly the player he is, how does he want to be remembered.”
“He didn’t play with a ton of passion in El Paso. The last two days were two of his very best.”
The night was also a celebration of Upshaw’s 129th game as Blue Raider which is a new school record. The Blue Raiders and Upshaw will look to close out the season strong as they prepare to defend their conference title in Birmingham next month.
Upshaw warms up while having some fun with the youth on Thursday, Feb. 10, 2016. (David Chamberlain/MTSU Sidelines)
Upshaw prepares his mind prior for tip-off prior to a game on Thursday, Feb. 10, 2016. (David Chamberlain/MTSU Sidelines)
Upshaw’s shot returned to form as he knocked down two 3-pointers against Old Dominion on Thursday, Feb. 10, 2016. (David Chamberlain/MTSU Sidelines)
Upshaw once again faced adversity and struggled to find his rhythm in the first half on Thursday, Feb. 10, 2016. (David Chamberlain/MTSU Sidelines)
Upshaw tallied three assists in his bounce back performance on Thursday, Feb. 10, 2016. (David Chamberlain/MTSU Sidelines)
Upshaw pushes it up the floor in a game against Old Dominion on Thursday, Feb. 10, 2016. (David Chamberlain/MTSU Sidelines)
Upshaw connects on a corner three with his deadeye focus on Thursday, Feb. 10, 2016. (David Chamberlain/MTSU Sidelines)
Upshaw rises up above the competition and finds his comfortable spot within the paint on Thursday, Feb. 10, 2016. (David Chamberlain/MTSU Sidelines)
Upshaw drives on an opponent during a game against Old Dominion on Thursday, Feb. 10, 2016. (David Chamberlain/MTSU Sidelines)
Upshaw took command of the offense and led the team in points with 18 on Thursday, Feb. 10, 2016. (David Chamberlain/MTSU Sidelines)
Upshaw ignored the contested defense and drilled a deep ball as the shot clock expired on Thursday, Feb. 10, 2016. (David Chamberlain/MTSU Sidelines)
Upshaw goes up strong to finish at the rim on Thursday, Feb. 10, 2016. (David Chamberlain/MTSU Sidelines)
After a scoreless game against UTEP which resulted in a loss, Upshaw led the team to a 64-51 victory over Old Dominion on Thursday, Feb. 10, 2016. (David Chamberlain/MTSU Sidelines)
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