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Blue Raiders dominate in preseason
Story by Britton Barnette / Contributing Writer The Blue Raiders faced off against Lane College in their preseason matchup on Friday, controlling the game start to finish with a 103-49 win. In the opening period, neither team seemed to take control, as the score was even throughout, finishing the period. In the second period the …
BLUE RAIDERS ROUT UCONN, 44-13
Story by Matthew Giffin / Contributing Writer Chase Cunningham and Middle Tennessee State University (3-4) ran right over the University of Connecticut (1-8) for their first road win of the season Friday night 44-13. Cunningham once again proved his ability as the Raiders’ quarterback, making it look like he’s always been the starter. Though he …
Willis, Liberty Burn Blue Raiders
Story by Matthew Giffin / Contributing Writer The Liberty University Flames (5-1) brought the heat against an outclassed but defiant Middle Tennessee State University (2-4, 1-2 Conference USA) on Saturday in Lynchburg, Virginia, with a final score of 41-13. The Flames’ offense ran up and down the field almost without interruption, led by Joshua Mack …
Sims, McDevitt Reflect on Covid-19 Plagued Seasons
Story by Will Carter / Sports Editor Everything the players worked for was gone in the blink of an eye. The thought of a shutdown was in the back of everyone’s head, but no one expected it to come to fruition. The following season wasn’t any easier. Players were required to be tested every few …
Blue Raiders Return to Virginia, Taking on Liberty
Story by Britton Barnette / Contributing Writer The Blue Raiders (2-3-0) will have yet another tough test this week as they travel to Lynchburg, Virgina to face Hugh Freeze and the Liberty Flames (4-1-0), as well as their superstar quarterback Malik Willis. Saturday will mark Middle Tennessee’s first ever game at Williams Stadium, with the last meeting being a 27-7 victory for the Blue Raiders in Murfreesboro …
BLUE RAIDERS UPSET MARSHALL IN FIRST CONFERENCE WIN
Story by Matthew Giffin / Contributing Writer Middle Tennessee State University (2-3, 1-2 Conference USA) came out of Floyd Stadium on Saturday night with their first in-conference win (34-28) in an upset against Marshall University (2-3, 0-1 Conference USA). The Raiders started off strong against the Thundering Herd, not giving an inch to the Marshall …