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The MTSU bench celebrates after a basket against Webster University, in the Murphy Center on Nov. 8, 2025.

MTSU men’s basketball: 3 standouts through 3 games for the Blue Raiders

Willie Phaler, Lead sports reporter November 13, 2025
With three wins under its belt, including a 77-72 win on the road over Evansville, three MTSU players have separated themselves as strong contributors.
Torey Alston dribbles past a defender against Webster University, in the Murphy Center on Nov. 8, 2025.

MTSU men’s basketball defeats Evansville, earns third straight win

J’Lyn Hare, Reporter November 13, 2025
The Blue Raiders held off the Purple Aces in their first away game of the season, defeating Evansville 77-72.
MTSU's Jahvin Carter drives into the paint against Webster University, at the Murphy Center on Nov. 8, 2025.

MTSU men’s basketball rolls in second straight blowout win

Willie Phaler, Lead sports reporter November 8, 2025
The Blue Raiders scored 100 for the second time in two games this season, defeating the Webster Gorloks 109-56.
Torey Alston shoots a free throw against Milligan, in the Murphy Center on Nov. 5, 2025.

MTSU men’s basketball dominates at home in season opener

Willie Phaler, Lead sports reporter November 5, 2025
The Blue Raiders' offense opened the year up strong, scoring 100 points.
Kamari Lands pauses in search of his teammates  in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, on Feb. 20, 2025.

‘It’s hard to matchup with me’: Kamari Lands prepares for a senior season after injury-riddled junior year

Willie Phaler, Lead sports reporter November 4, 2025
The 6-foot-8 guard is ready to match up against anyone for the Blue Raiders this season.
Head coach Nick Mcdevitt breaks down the huddle with his team prior to tip-off against UTEP in the Murphy Center on Feb. 1, 2025.

3 things to know before tipoff for MTSU men’s basketball

Willie Phaler, Lead sports reporter November 2, 2025
After a Conference USA Tournament semi-finals loss and a first-round exit in the NIT, the Blue Raiders are aiming for a second straight 20-win season.
The Stephen and Denise Smith Student-Athlete Performance Center on July 30, 2025.

See inside MTSU’s $66 million student athlete center

Brett Walker, Sports editor July 30, 2025
MTSU officials cut the ribbon on the Stephen and Denise Smith Student-Athlete Performance Center on Wednesday.
Nick McDevitt looks on as the Blue Raiders face UTEP in the Murphy Center on Feb. 1, 2025.

BREAKING: MTSU signs men’s basketball head coach Nick McDevitt to three-year extension

Brett Walker, Sports editor April 8, 2025
The announcement was emailed exclusively to season ticket holders and BRAA members.
MTSU's Jlynn Counter (left) on March 14 and Camryn Weston (right) on Feb. 22 enter the NCAA transfer portal on April 3, 2025.

Report: Camryn Weston and Jlynn Counter of MTSU men’s basketball enter transfer portal

Brett Walker, Sports editor April 3, 2025
The Blue Raiders look to lose two more key contributors from 2024.
MTSU's Ta'Mia Scott (left) and Jestin Porter (right) enter the NCAA transfer portal on March 25, 2025.

MTSU’s Ta’Mia Scott and Jestin Porter enter transfer portal

Willie Phaler, Reporter March 25, 2025
Both Blue Raider basketball programs lose their leading scorers heading into next season.
Jestin Porter dribbles at mid-court court against Chattanooga at Murphy Center on March 18, 2025.

Photo gallery: MTSU men’s basketball vs. Chattanooga

Caitlyn Hajek, Staff photographer March 20, 2025
The best photos from MTSU's triple overtime NIT loss.
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