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Head coaches Kermit Davis and Rick Insell addressed the fans during Murphy Madness in Murfreesboro, TN on October 26, 2017 (Devin P. Grimes/ MTSU Sidelines).

Basketball: Murphy Madness introduces students and fans to 2017-2018 Blue Raider squads

Sidelines October 27, 2017

Photo by Devin P. Grimes / MTSU Sidelines Story by Elijah Campbell / Sports Reporter and David Janes / Sports Reporter The Murphy Center was full of three-point jump shots, dunks, dance moves, excitement...

Johnson scored 37 points against FAU on Jan. 21, 2017

Women’s basketball: Johnson to take the reigns in 2017-18

CIM Digital July 19, 2017

Photo by Tyler Lamb / Sidelines Archives The Middle Tennessee Lady Raider basketball team is transitioning into a new era. After four years of Ty Petty being the leader of the team, Murfreesboro native...

Murfreesboro natives Alex Johnson and Ty Petty relax on a free throw during Sunday win over UAB on Feb. 26, 2017. (Devin P. Grimes/MTSU Sidelines)

Women’s basketball: Top 5 players to watch in 2017-18

Sidelines July 12, 2017

Story by Timothy Carroll / Contributing Writer Photo by Devin P. Grimes / MTSU Sidelines The Middle Tennessee Lady Raider basketball team enjoyed a strong showing last season by finishing the year with...

Scouting Southern Miss: Three things to watch

Scouting Southern Miss: Three things to watch

CIM Digital March 10, 2017

Photo by David Chamberlain / MTSU Sidelines After a hard-fought win against Rice, the Lady Raiders prepare to square off against Southern Mississippi in the Conference USA Semifinals. The last time these...

Abbey Sissom knocks down her second 3 pointer of the game with time winding down to give the Lady Raiders the lead. (MTSU Sidelines / David Chamberlain)

Abbey Sissom’s defense saves Lady Raiders’ season

CIM Digital March 10, 2017

Photo by David Chamberlain / MTSU Sidelines The Lady Raiders faced the Rice Owls in their first contest and what could have easily been their last if it wasn't for Abbey Sissom. Sissom's defensive halftime...

Lady Raiders begin tournament play tonight against Rice

Lady Raiders begin tournament play tonight against Rice

CIM Digital March 9, 2017

Photo by Tyler Lamb / Sports Editor The Conference-USA tournament in underway and teams are vying for a spot in the NCAA tournament. Middle Tennessee finished second in the conference and had a bye to...

Four Lady Raiders honored with postseason awards

CIM Digital March 6, 2017

Photo by Tyler Lamb / Sports Editor With the regular season wrapped up, the Lady Raiders find themselves in a good position to succeed in postseason play, largely because of the play of four Raiders who...

Lady Raiders' hot shooting scorches FIU

Lady Raiders’ hot shooting scorches FIU

CIM Digital March 2, 2017

Photo by Tyler Lamb / MTSU Sidelines  The Lady Raiders traveled to Florida International to take on the Panthers at Lime Court. MTSU had a very efficient night offensively while playing tough defense...

Lady Raiders dominate UAB on Ty Petty's Senior Night

Lady Raiders dominate UAB on Ty Petty’s Senior Night

CIM Digital February 26, 2017

Photo by Devin P. Grimes / MTSU Sidelines The Middle Tennessee Lady Raiders (18-9, 13-3) dominated from start to finish in Ty Petty's final home game as a Raider, beating the UAB Blazers (13-14, 6-10)...

Sissom drives during a game at WKU

Mistakes cost Lady Raiders in defeat against WKU

CIM Digital February 17, 2017

Photo by Tyler Lamb / Sports Editor The Lady Raiders Basketball team welcomed the Western Kentucky Lady Hilltoppers to Murphy Center Thursday night. The Lady Hilltoppers came away with their second victory...

Jess Louro asserting her role for the Lady Raiders

Jess Louro asserting her role for the Lady Raiders

CIM Digital February 16, 2017

Photo and video by Tyler Lamb / Sports Editor Lady Raider sophomore guard Jess Louro has come on strong over the last stretch of games. She's provided a much needed boost for the Blue Raiders, both offensively...

3-pointers critical for Lady Raiders win over UTEP

3-pointers critical for Lady Raiders win over UTEP

CIM Digital February 2, 2017

Photo by Tyler Lamb / Sports Editor The Middle Tennessee State Lady Raiders Basketball team welcomed the University of Texas at San Antonio Roadrunners to the Murphy Center Thursday night. The Blue Raiders...

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