The Middle Tennessee men’s and women’s basketball teams got their first chance in front of their fans on Thursday, when they took the court for the 2017 rendition of Murphy Madness.
Both teams are looking to build off of successful seasons, with the men’s team coming off of a 31-win season that saw them advance to the NCAA Round of 32 for the second straight year. Both teams have plenty of newcomers, as players like James Hawthorne, Zeynep Canbaz, Anna Jones and David Simmons got their first chance to show their skills to the Blue Raider faithful.
Returning guard Antwan Johnson capped off the night by winning the slam dunk contest for the second consecutive year, while Abbey Sissom and Giddy Potts upheld their reputations as deadly three-point shooters. Though they may have lost talent, both teams are rounding into form with the season just days away.
Feature Photo by Caitlyn Hajek
Story by Ephraim Rodenbach
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.
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Story by Brett Walker
Middle Tennessee State women’s basketball (4-1) defeated Tennessee Tech (4-1) by a score of 69-52 at home on Tuesday night.