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Junior Antwain Johnson surveys the defense against the University of Texas-San Antonio on Jan. 25, 2018, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (David Chamberlain / MTSU Sidelines)

Men’s Basketball: Multiple players dismissed, request transfers

CIM Digital June 18, 2018

Photo by David Chamberlain / MTSU Sidelines The 2018-19 basketball season underwent the biggest change in Middle Tennessee State history when 16-year head coach Kermit Davis left for Ole Miss in his home...

Senior Nick King fires a fadeaway jumper against North Texas on Feb. 10, 2018, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Joi Williams / MTSU Sidelines)

Men’s Basketball: Blue Raiders overcome tough road test in Hattiesburg

CIM Digital February 17, 2018

Photo by Joi Williams / MTSU Sidelines On Thursday night, the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (21-5, 13-1) went on the road to take on the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles (13-14,6-8). It was a back-and-forth...

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...

Senior Nick King led all Blue Raiders with 21 points against Belmont on Thursday, Nov. 16 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Devin P. Grimes / MTSU Sidelines.)

Men’s Basketball: Blue Raiders escape Miami with 71-66 overtime win

CIM Digital January 7, 2018

Photo by Devin P. Grimes / MTSU Sidelines It certainly was not pretty, but the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (10-4, 2-0) escaped a hard-fought game against Conference USA foe Florida International (7-8,...

Junior David Simmons goes up for a reverse-layup against the Vanderbilt Commodores on Dec. 6, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (Devin P. Grimes / MTSU Sidelines)

Men’s Basketball: Potts’ last-second jumper lifts MTSU over Princeton

CIM Digital December 23, 2017

Photo by Devin P. Grimes / MTSU Sidelines The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (8-2) escaped with a win against the Princeton Tigers (5-7) on Friday, as senior guard Giddy Potts knocked down a long two-point...

King finished the game with 23 points and six rebounds against the Vanderbilt Commodores on Dec. 6, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (Devin P. Grimes / MTSU Sidelines)

Men’s basketball: Blue Raiders defeat Vanderbilt in a 66-63 classic at Memorial Gym

CIM Digital December 10, 2017

Photo by Devin P. Grimes / MTSU Sidelines The Middle Tennessee Blue Raider basketball team (6-1) pulled off a hard-earned victory against the Vanderbilt Commodores (3-6) on Wednesday night. It was a...

Senior Nick King goes up for a hook shot against Belmont on Nov. 16, 2017 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Devin P. Grimes / MTSU Sidelines.)

Men’s Basketball: Blue Raiders complete season sweep of Florida Gulf Coast with 81-76 win

CIM Digital December 3, 2017

Photo by Devin P. Grimes / MTSU Sidelines For the second time this season, the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (5-1) defeated the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles (6-3). The teams first met on Nov. 21 in Murfreesboro,...

Junior David Simmons goes up for a block against Trevecca in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on Nov. 10, 2017. (David Chamberlain / MTSU Sidelines)

Men’s Basketball: Bench unit crucial for Blue Raiders’ success

CIM Digital December 2, 2017

Photo by David Chamberlain / MTSU Sidelines One of the more essential qualities that a team needs to have in order to withstand the grueling process of the college basketball season is depth. The most...

Junior Karl Gamble dives on the floor for a loose ball against Florida Gulf Coast on Nov. 21, 2017, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Joi Williams / MTSU Sidelines)

Men’s Basketball: Blue Raiders win ‘Cinderella Showdown’ against Florida Gulf Coast

CIM Digital November 25, 2017

Photo by Joi Williams / MTSU Sidelines The Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders (4-1) won their second straight game on Tuesday as they defeated the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles (2-2) by a score of 85-72. Middle...

Coach Kermit Davis calls out a play against Belmont on Nov. 16, 2017 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Devin P. Grimes / MTSU Sidelines.)

Men’s Basketball: MTSU uses tough non-conference schedule to mold resume

CIM Digital November 23, 2017

Photo by Devin P. Grimes / MTSU Sidelines In the sport of college basketball, building the resume is arguably the most crucial objective of the season. Out of the 68 teams selected for the NCAA Tournament...

Junior Karl Gamble goes up for a block against Arkansas Fort Smith on Nov. 2, 2017 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Devin P. Grimes / MTSU Sidelines)

Men’s Basketball: Blue Raiders win first road contest over Racers 72-67

Sidelines November 14, 2017

Photo by Devin P. Grimes / MTSU Sidelines Story by Carl Coates / Sports Reporter The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (2-0) traveled to the CFSB Center to face the Murray State Racers for their first road...

Senior Nick King squares up for a free throw against Trevecca in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on Nov. 10, 2017. (David Chamberlain / MTSU Sidelines)

Men’s Basketball: Middle Tennessee rolls over Trevecca in season opener

CIM Digital November 11, 2017

Photo by David Chamberlain / MTSU Sidelines The college basketball season is officially underway, and the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (1-0) made a strong opening statement with a 104-52 blowout win...

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