Reggie Upshaw, JaCorey Williams, Xavier Habersham, and Aldonis Foote are all four important members of the Blue Raider program. Over the past few years, Murfreesboro has seen MTSU basketball do great things.
From claiming back-to-back C-USA titles, to beating Michigan State in the 2016 NCAA tournament, Blue Raider nation has watched this team grow up fast. Looking back on each and every milestone, they have been accomplished with the help of these four men.
On Saturday, 8,806 fans gathered not only wish them well, but to thank them.
Below are photos from the emotional, yet celebratory night:
Senior forward JaCorey Williams was honored during pre-game senior night festivities on Saturday, March 4, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Darwin Moore)
JaCorey Williams waives to the fans of Murphy Center during the senior night on Saturday, March 4, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Darwin Moore)
Senior Aldonis Foote was accompanied by his family for senior night on Saturday, March 4, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Darwin Moore)
Aldonis Foote with his family, coach Kermit Davis, and Ahtletic Director Chris Massaro on Saturday, March 4, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Darwin Moore)
Xavier Habersham hugs coach Kermit Davis during senior night festivities on Saturday, March 4, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Darwin Moore)
Xavier “X-man” Habersham with his parents, coach Kermit Davis, and Athletic Director Chris Massaro on Saturday, March 4, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Darwin Moore)
Reggie Upshaw was joined by his family for a pre-game senior recognition on Saturday, March 4, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Darwin Moore)
Unbeknownst to Reggie, his brother, Gage, made the trip from the Air Force Academy to see him on play Saturday, March 4, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Darwin Moore)
After months of separation, the two were finally together again on Saturday, March 4, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Darwin Moore)
Giddy Potts dribbles through FAU defenders on Saturday, March 4, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Darwin Moore)
Giddy Potts rises over an FAU defender for the basket during a game against FAU on Saturday, March 4, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Darwin Moore)
JaCorey Williams tallied 17 points in MTSU’s win over FAU on Saturday, March 4, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Darwin Moore)
Antwain Johnson on a fast break slam dunk during a game against FAU on Saturday, March 4, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Darwin Moore)
Antwain Johnson drives to the basket against FAU defenders on Saturday, March 4, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Darwin Moore)
Reggie Upshaw converts an easy bucket on FAU defenders on Saturday, March 4, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Darwin Moore)
Giddy Potts lays the ball in for a basket during a game against FAU on Saturday, March 4, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Darwin Moore)
Xavier Habersham shakes up a defender during a game against FAU on Saturday, March 4, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Darwin Moore)
Antwain Johnson passes the ball to JaCorey Williams during a game against FAU on Saturday, March 4, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Darwin Moore)
Giddy Potts hangs in the air for the bucket during a game against FAU on Saturday, March 4, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Darwin Moore)
Reggie Upshaw led the Blue Raiders with 10 rebounds against FAU on Saturday, March 4, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Darwin Moore)
MTSU’s JaCorey Williams had a total of seven rebounds in the win over FAU on Saturday, March 4, 2017 .(MTSU Sidelines/Darwin Moore)
Antwain Johnson pulls up for a deep 3-point shot against FAU on Saturday, March 4, 2017 (MTSU Sidelines/Darwin Moore)
Nearly 9,000 were on hand to witness Reggie Upshaw’s final game in Murphy Center on Saturday, March 4, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Darwin Moore)
Giddy Potts put up a career-high of 30 points in a game against FAU on Saturday, March 4, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Darwin Moore)
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Feature Photo by Myles Valrie
Story by Jacob Burgess
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Feature Photo by Caitlyn Hajek
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MTSU club hockey made history this past week by earning its highest ranking in team history.
After a series sweep of in-state rival Vanderbilt that included an 8-0 shutout, the Blue Raiders climbed to the No. 5 spot in Division II club hockey rankings.
