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Emails show MTSU interested in American Athletic Conference
With rumors swirling of more conference realignment, most notably with the American Athletic Conference and teams leaving for the Big 12, Middle Tennessee has expressed serious interest in filling a spot if one comes available. In an email first acquired by the Daily News Journal, Athletic Director Chris Massaro explained to AAC commissioner Mike Aresco …
Porter stepping up as regular season concludes
Photo Courtesy // MTSU Athletic Communications Another game, another solid performance by MTSU senior forward TiAnna Porter. In Middle Tennessee’s 71-65 victory over Florida Atlantic Thursday night, Porter, who played just 13 minutes off the bench, posted 12 points while tying her career high with eight rebounds. Early in the first period, Porter scored six …
What you need to know about this year’s CUSA football teams
Marresa Burke// Contributing Writer Two weeks are in the books in the NCAA 2015 football campaign. After a big loss in Tuscaloosa, the Blue Raiders are looking to bounce back with a strong start to their Conference USA Schedule. Middle Tennessee finished second in CUSA East last year and are looking to take the top …
Memorable Pay to Win Games that Give MTSU Hope in Tuscaloosa
Photo by Gregory French // Staff Photographer By Caleb Luketic // Contributing Writer The first few weeks of the college football season are filled with excitement and anticipation, as fans get to see their newly loaded teams square off against mid-major schools. These games are usually mismatches that are mutually beneficial to the schools. A power …
VCU Tentatively Added to MTSU Men’s Basketball Schedule
By Steven Johnson//Contributing Writer MTSU men’s basketball coach Kermit Davis did not let a disappointing 2014 campaign stop the Blue Raiders from upping the ante on their non-conference schedule next season. CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein reported Sunday afternoon that the Blue Raiders have tentatively agreed to a home-and-home series with the VCU Rams. Both schools …
MTSU Picks Up Sweep of Rival WKU
By Rickey Fuquay, Jr.//Contributing Writer MURFREESBORO – Middle Tennessee (28-20, 18-6 C-USA) used an efficient offensive performance to romp Western Kentucky, 9-2, Sunday afternoon at Reese Smith, Jr. Field. With the win, the Blue Raiders clinched their fourth C-USA series sweep of the season. MTSU also maintains its first place position in the C-USA standings, …