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Troutt throws gem, MTSU still falls to Owls

CIM Digital April 2, 2016

Photo by Meagan White // Staff Photographer Middle Tennessee (13-14, 2-6 C-USA) was looking to carry the momentum from their Friday victory over Rice (16-10, 6-2 C-USA), but a late run from Charlie Warren...

Five observations from MTSU’s first spring scrimmage

CIM Digital April 2, 2016

Photo Courtesy // MTSU Athletic Communications Middle Tennessee's first spring scrimmage of the 2016-17 season concluded Saturday afternoon, and big hits and explosive plays were plentiful. MTSU began...

Phillips possibly moving from hardwood to gridiron

CIM Digital March 29, 2016

Middle Tennessee's basketball season ended a few weeks ago after a magical run in the NCAA tournament. For one Blue Raider on MTSU men's basketball coach Kermit Davis' squad, the grind is beginning all...

MTSU, Syracuse started homework early

CIM Digital March 19, 2016

Photo by Sarah Grace Taylor // Managing Editor Both Middle Tennessee State University and Syracuse University came away with upsets in their respective first-round games, adding to the unpredictability...

Upshaw rises to challenge in front of family

CIM Digital March 18, 2016

Photo by Sarah Grace Taylor // Managing Editor Middle Tennessee junior forward Reggie Upshaw took a collective breath and raised his arms to the Scottrade Center ceiling. The upset was complete. The...

JaQawn Raymond providing spark at point guard

Sidelines March 15, 2016

Photo by Meagan White // Sidelines Archive The MTSU men's basketball team's backcourt has been banged-up all season, forcing different players to step up and run the offense. With the losses of guards...

Blue Raiders top Herd, head to second-straight C-USA title game

Sidelines March 11, 2016

Story by Tyler Lamb // Staff Writer No. 2 seed Middle Tennessee took on No. 3 seed Marshall on Friday night in a conference semifinal matchup, with the Blue Raiders pulling out a 99-90 victory to advance...

Upshaw, Buford guide Blue Raiders past Charlotte

Sidelines March 11, 2016

Photo by Meagan White // Staff Photographer Story by Tyler Lamb // Staff Writer No. 2 seed Middle Tennessee beat No. 10 seed Charlotte 79-61 in a quarterfinal matchup Thursday night to advance to the...

Petty assists Lady Raiders to C-USA semifinals

Sidelines March 10, 2016

Photo by Gregory French // Staff Photographer Story by Tyler Lamb // Staff Writer No. 2 seed Middle Tennessee began conference tournament play Thursday in a quarterfinal matchup with No. 10 seed Rice,...

MTSU football player leaves football team, opens up about scholarship troubles

CIM Digital February 24, 2016

After unexpectedly losing his scholarship, one MTSU football player has decided to leave the program prior to the upcoming spring practices. Redshirt junior kicker Cody Clark came to MTSU as a walk-on...

Blue Raiders ‘outclassed’ by UAB in critical C-USA matchup

CIM Digital February 21, 2016

MURFREESBORO - The Blue Raiders had a chance to earn a share of first place in the late Conference-USA race Sunday night in front of 7,822 fans in Murphy Center . That chance turned into a missed opportunity...

Middle Tennessee baseball season preview

Sidelines February 16, 2016

Photo by Mark Mize // Sidelines Archive The Middle Tennessee baseball team begins their regular season journey to the College World Series as they host Indiana on Friday. The Hoosiers are one of the most...

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