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Photo gallery: MTSU men’s and women’s basketball from the week of Dec. 1

The best photos from a four-game homestand between the Blue Raiders and Lady Raiders.
Caitlyn Hajek, Rusty Miller, and Ephraim Rodenbach • December 9, 2025

Game 1

The best photos from a four-game homestand between the Blue Raiders and Lady Raiders.
Ephraim Rodenbach
MTSU’s Sean Smith (left) creates separation against KyeRon Lindsay-Martin (right) in the lane against the University of Alabama-Birmingham, in the Murphy Center on Dec. 1, 2025

Game 2

The best photos from a four-game homestand between the Blue Raiders and Lady Raiders.
Rusty Miller
MTSU's Blair Baugus attempts to shoot a layup over Belmont's KK Brodie, during a game inside the Murphy Center on Dec. 3, 2025.

 

 

Game 3

The best photos from a four-game homestand between the Blue Raiders and Lady Raiders.
Caitlyn Hajek
Freshman guard Kirston Verhulst sets up a three point shot against Memphis on Dec. 7, 2025.

 

Game 4

 

 

 

The best photos from a four-game homestand between the Blue Raiders and Lady Raiders.
Caitlyn Hajek
Kamari Lands (22) puts up a shot attempt against Belmont on Dec. 7, 2025.
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Caitlyn Hajek
Caitlyn Hajek, Multimedia Editor
My name is Caitlyn Hajek, and I’m the multimedia editor. My major is journalism with a concentration in sports media and a minor in photography. I will be a senior this fall. Outside of Sidelines, I enjoy embroidery and watching sports! Fun fact is I’m from Wisconsin.
Ephraim Rodenbach
Ephraim Rodenbach, Co-Sports Editor
I am a junior graduating in fall 2027 with a degree in sports journalism with a double minor in mass communication and sports management. I’m the biggest Diego Pavia fan you’ll ever meet and an extremely passionate Nashville Predators fan. During my free time, I enjoy taking pictures, cooking, working out and hiking!
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Photo gallery: MTSU men’s and women’s basketball from the week of Dec. 1