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The Middle Tennessee bench celebrates a three-pointer against WKU in the Murphy Center on Jan. 18, 2025.

Three spring storylines to watch in MTSU sports

Brett Walker, Sports editor January 21, 2025
A potential six-peat, conference tournament outlook and pitching woes headline spring athletics
The Blue Raiders in their pregame huddle before a weekend series. (Will Carter / Sports Editor)

Ride The Raider Roller Coaster

CIM Digital May 6, 2022

Story by Will Carter / Sports Editor Posted at the entrance of every roller coaster is a warning sign that lists situations where a person shouldn’t ride it. Usually it says something along the lines...

(Will Carter / Sports Editor)

Middle Tennessee Hit Well In Loss

CIM Digital April 30, 2022

Story by Will Carter / Sports Editor While the Blue Raiders scored in more innings than the Roadrunners on Saturday afternoon, they weren’t able to overcome the barrage of runs that UTSA put on the...

Freshman Jack Julian fires a pitch into the zone against a Belmont batter. (Will Carter / Sports Editor)

Blue Raiders’ bullpen key in win over Bruins

CIM Digital April 19, 2022

Story by Will Carter / Sports Editor Much like many other games this season, Middle Tennessee’s bats took some time to heat up in their 3-1 win over the visiting Belmont Bruins, but the work from...

Wyatt Morgan stands on first base after one of his base hits against Charlotte. (Will Carter / Sports Editor)

Blue Raiders Blasted by Niners, Late Rally Falls Short

CIM Digital April 15, 2022

Story by Will Carter / Sports Editor Middle Tennessee (17-16, 8-6 C-USA) couldn’t quite get going early in the second game of the series against Charlotte (19-15, 5-9 C-USA) while the Niners achieved...

Blue Raiders huddle up before their contest with Western. (Will Carter / Sports Editor)

Blue Raiders Return to The Reese Against Charlotte: Q&A Preview with Niners’ Writer

CIM Digital April 14, 2022

Story by Will Carter / Sports Editor After winning three straight and nine of their last 12 games, the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (16-5, 7-5 C-USA) are looking to win their fourth Conference USA...

Peyton Wigginton pushes downhill to slip a breaking ball by the batter. (Will Carter / Sports Editor)

Wigginton Works Western, Blue Raiders Claim Series

CIM Digital April 3, 2022

Story By Will Carter / Sports Editor The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (10-17, 2-7 C-USA) struck first with one run in the second inning in Sunday’s rubber match, but left-hander Peyton Wigginton...

The Blue Raiders mob Jackson Galloway at home plate after his two-run homer. (Will Carter / Sports Editor)

Keenan Shines, Blue Raiders Bombard Hilltoppers with Hits

CIM Digital April 1, 2022

Story by Will Carter / Sports Editor Tensions, emotions, and energy are almost always running high when a conference rival trots into town, and the Blue Raiders were firing on all cylinders on their...

The Blue Raiders showing some energy after a big inning against ODU. (Will Carter / Sports Editor)

Blue Raiders Welcome Western Kentucky to Reese Smith Jr. Field

CIM Digital April 1, 2022

Story by Will Carter / Sports Editor Coming off a series win over the UAB Blazers on the road last weekend and a midweek victory in Cookeville on Tuesday, the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (11-13,...

Shortstop Fausto Lopez waves to his teammates in the dugout after a double. (Will Carter / Sports Editor)

Blue Raider Baseball Blasts Old Dominion, Secure First Conference Win

CIM Digital March 20, 2022

Story by Will Carter / Sports Editor After a disappointing start to the conference season with two deflating losses to the Old Dominion Monarchs (16-2, 2-1 C-USA), the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders...

Blue Raider head coach Jim Toman before their game with Auburn. (Will Carter / Sports Editor)

Conference USA Clash: Blue Raiders open conference play with Old Dominion

CIM Digital March 17, 2022

Story by Will Carter / Sports Editor After a rocky start to the season, the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (7-10) have kindled a fire heading into their first weekend of Conference USA games, winning...

Trent Seibert fires downhill to put one by the Austin Peay batter. (Will Carter / Sports Editor)

Walkoff At The Reese: Blue Raiders Sneak By The Governors In The Ninth

CIM Digital March 15, 2022

Story by Will Carter / Sports Editor Dramatics have become a common theme with Middle Tennessee this season as they slipped by Austin Peay in the ninth inning due to a wild pitch that allowed senior...

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