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The Band of Blue and MTSU Majorettes entertain at the Blue Zoo Bash in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, on Sept. 13, 2024. (Photo by Christiana Long)

Blue Zoo Bash rages on despite inclement weather

Christiana Long, Staff writer September 15, 2024

Family weekend at MTSU kicked off with the Blue Zoo Bash, a Friday night lead-up to Saturday’s football game. The nighttime pep rally hyped up the Blue Raider community with games, free food, giveaways...

MTSU and WKU line up at the line of scrimmage, 10-15-2022. (Photo by Lucas Larkin)

Why MTSU’s rivalry with WKU is about more than just the game

Jenene Grover September 12, 2024

Feature photo by Lucas Larkin Story by Savannah Shaver and Taylor Lawson Many know MTSU and Western Kentucky University’s 70-year rivalry as the 100 Miles of Hate, but this week the schools look...

Photo by Kaitlyn Hungerford / MTSU Sidelines

Football: Blue Raiders remain winless in 100 Miles of Hate loss

CIM Digital October 3, 2020

Two teams entered Floyd Stadium winless Saturday evening, with one team destined to leave with its first win of a wild 2020 season. Both teams have massive similarities in offensive playstyle with its...

Photo by Darius Horton / MTSU Sidelines

Women’s Tennis: Blue Raiders climb out of 3-0 hole, defeat Western Kentucky

Sidelines March 25, 2018

Photo by Darius Horton / MTSU Sidelines Story by Nathan Vaughan / Sports Reporter The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders returned to the Adams Tennis Complex after a month-long away stretch to take on the...

Senior Nick King slams a dunk against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers on Mar. 1, 2018, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (David Chamberlain / MTSU Sidelines)

Men’s Basketball: Electric crowd propels No. 24 Middle Tennessee past Western Kentucky, Blue Raiders win regular season title

CIM Digital March 2, 2018

Photo by David Chamberlain / MTSU Sidelines In front of a raucous Murphy Center crowd, the 24th-ranked Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (24-5, 16-1) accomplished something that they've been trying to do...

The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders defeated the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers  by a score of 66-62 on Jan. 20, 2018, in Bowling Green, Kentucky. (Joi Williams / MTSU Sidelines)

Men’s Basketball: MTSU wins 66-62 thriller in front of a sold-out Diddle Arena

CIM Digital January 21, 2018

Photo by Joi Williams / MTSU Sidelines The E.A. Diddle Arena on the campus of Western Kentucky University was filled to capacity on Saturday night, and it created a loud and hostile environment that was...

Photo by Devin P. Grimes / MTSU Sidelines

Women’s Basketball: Lack of offense for MTSU leads to loss against WKU

CIM Digital January 7, 2018

Photo by Devin P. Grimes / MTSU Sidelines The Middle Tennessee Lady Raiders (8-6, 0-1) traveled to Bowling Green, Kentucky, to take on the Western Kentucky Lady Hilltoppers (10-4,1-0) on Thursday. A lackluster...

Photo by Devin P. Grimes / MTSU Sidelines

The Monday After Report: Stockstill, defensive improvements key in ‘100 Miles of Hate’ game

CIM Digital November 13, 2017

Photo by Devin P. Grimes / MTSU Sidelines The return of Brent Stockstill has given the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (5-5, 3-3) new life. A 35-21 win over Charlotte on Saturday put the team one win away...

MTSU newcomers stay focused amidst their first ‘100 Miles of Hate’ game

Sidelines October 13, 2016

Story by Stephen Smith / Contributing Writer Photo by Gregory French / Sidelines Archive Headed into this Saturday’s “100 Miles of Hate” Rivalry, seasoned players and fans of both Middle Tennessee...

MTSU football stays levelheaded facing big stakes, depleted WKU defense

CIM Digital October 11, 2016

Photo by Chandler Shrode / Staff Photographer  As the 100 Miles of Hate Rivalry inches closer, the excitement is present is the air in Murfreesboro and Bowling Green. Week seven is a usually a time where...

MTSU prepares for WKU ‘100 Miles of Hate’ rivalry

CIM Digital October 10, 2016

Photo by Meagan White / Sidelines Archive The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders will face the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers on Saturday in the biggest rivalry game of the season. The 100 Miles of Hate Rivalry...

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