Final | MTSU 78 Delaware 66

MTSU dribbles out the clock to defeat the Blue Hens 78-66.

MTSU stat leaders

• Points: Sean Smith, 18
• Rebounds: Chris Loofe, 13
• Assists: Sean Smith, 4

Delaware stat leaders

• Points: Justyn Fernandez, 22
• Rebounds: Macon Emory, 7
• Assists: Christian Bliss, Macon Emory, 2

2H: 3:49| MTSU 64 Delaware 52

Big man Chris Loofe converted on a tough layup and is one point away from a double-double.

2H: 6:47| MTSU 62 Delaware 46

Blue Raider Alec Oglesby makes a contested layup to jump out to a hefty lead over the Blue Hens, shooting 54.5% from the field. Oglesby has contributed to seven MTSU points.

2H: 9:21| MTSU 55 Delaware 41

MTSU takes a timeout, with the Blue Raiders retaining possession of the ball.

2H: 11:53| MTSU 51 Delaware 39

MTSU continues to lead in shooting, at 57.1%, compared to Delaware’s 50%. However, the Blue Hens are knocking down shots behind the arc to lead MTSU at 60%

Halftime | MTSU 31 Delaware 20

Delaware’s Savon Wykle converts the Blue Hens’ first three-pointer of the game in the waning moments of the first half.

MTSU stat leaders

• Points: Torey Alston and Kamari Lands, 8
• Rebounds: Chris Loofe, 7
• Assists: Chris Loofe, 2

Delaware stat leaders

• Points: Christian Bliss, 9
• Rebounds: Macon Emory, 5
• Assists: Christian Bliss, 1

1H: 0:45 | MTSU 31 Delaware 17

MTSU head coach Nick McDevitt takes a timeout. Delaware has converted only one of its last nine attempts from the field.

1H: 3:51 | MTSU 28 Delaware 12

While Delaware has yet to make a three-pointer, MTSU is converting 33% from beyond the arc. Kamari Lands leads MTSU with eight points, as the Blue Raiders are on a 14-1 run over the last 5:58.

1H: 6:01 | MTSU 25 Delaware 12

MTSU takes its largest lead of the game behind a Chris Loofe layup, forcing Delaware head coach Martin Inglesby to burn a timeout. The Blue Raiders are on an 8-0 run over the last 2:53, and an 11-1 run over the last 4:19.

1H: 7:40 | MTSU 20 Delaware 12

Middle Tennessee’s lead has swelled to eight at the midpoint of the first half. Poor three-point shooting from Delaware is keeping the Blue Raiders ahead in this one as the Blue Hens are 0-of-5 from beyond the arc.

1H: 11:16 | MTSU 13 Delaware 10

Sean Smith picks up an and-one, and the graduate guard will shoot a free throw for Middle Tennessee after the media stoppage. Smith and Torey Alston have combined for 11 of MT’s 13 points thus far.

1H: 15:06 | MTSU 4 Delaware 6

The Blue Hens lead early in this one at the first media stoppage. Delaware is currently on a scoring drought of 2:43.

MTSU starting lineup

• Kamari Lands – Guard
• Torey Alston – Forward
• Alec Oglesby – Guard
• Chris Loofe – Forward
• Sean Smith – Guard

Delaware starting lineup

• Christian Bliss – Guard
• Justyn Fernandez – Guard
• Alex Kazanecki – Guard
• Macon Emory – Forward
• Houston Emory – Forward