Softball
Softball: Blue Raiders bounce back on final day against UTSA, but lose series 2-1
Photo courtesy of MT Athletics Story by Austin Laymon / Contributing Writer The Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders (15-14, 1-2) traveled to San Antonio on Saturday to kick off a three-game series against the University of Texas at San Antonio Roadrunners that took place over the weekend. A doubleheader kicked off the action on Saturday …
Softball: Precious Birdsong talks joining new professional league, post-college career
Photo by Devin Grimes / MTSU Sidelines Archive Blue Raider outfielder Precious Birdsong knew her name was going to be called on the afternoon of June 6 in the inaugural American Softball Association draft. The only thing Birdsong didn’t know was when she would hear her name called. Jeff Breeden, the head coach of the …
Softball: Blue Raiders win C-USA championship in first ever tournament appearance
Photo by David Chamberlain / MTSU Sidelines Story by Devin P. Grimes / Staff Writer A historic season for the Middle Tennessee Blue Raider softball team continued as they left Charlotte, North Carolina, hitting their way to become 2018 Conference USA Softball Champions after defeating the number one seeded Florida Atlantic Owls 7-6 on Saturday. …
Softball: Precious Birdsong has etched her name among the best in Blue Raider history
Photo by David Chamberlain / MTSU Sidelines Archive Story by Sammi Lovvorn / Contributing Writer Given all of the accolades and accomplishments throughout her career, Precious Birdsong might go down as the greatest Blue Raider softball player in program history. From the moment she stepped foot on campus, Birdsong made an immediate impact. She came …
Softball: Blue Raiders split Saturday doubleheader against FAU
Photo by Delaney Dickey / MTSU Sidelines The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (30-18, 8-9) battled the Florida Atlantic Owls (23-23, 10-7) on Saturday for an intense doubleheader. Middle Tennessee has entered the final stretch of the season and each matchup becomes more vital heading into the conference tournament. When all was said and done, the …
Softball: Munoz, Cushing blast homers in 9-8 win over Belmont
Photo and Story by Devin P. Grimes / MTSU Sidelines The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (29-17) defeated the Belmont Bruins (22-15) by a score of 9-8 on Wednesday evening in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The Blue Raiders found themselves down 1-0 early in the first inning after a solo home run from Belmont’s Jess Andree. The team …