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Senior walk-on Lawrence Mosley made an immediate impact on the floor with a quick three-pointer and by being aggressive on the defensive end against the UTEP Miners on March 9, 2019 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (David Chamberlain / MTSU Sidelines)

Men’s Basketball: Despite poor shooting, Blue Raiders outlast UTEP on senior night

CIM Digital March 10, 2019

Photo by David Chamberlain / MTSU Sidelines After a tornado warning that sent fans and media into the tunnels of Murphy Center Saturday and delayed tip-off for a little over 30 minutes, the Blue Raiders...

Donovan Sims drills a three-pointer from deep to sink the Charlotte 49ers on Feb. 23, 2019 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (David Chamberlain / MTSU Sidelines)

Men’s Basketball: Blue Raider offense seems to be clicking at right time

CIM Digital February 27, 2019

Photo by David Chamberlain / MTSU Sidelines All season long, the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders were plagued by turnovers on the offensive end. As a team that was hastily put together over the off-season...

James Hawthorne changed the energy and impacted the game beyond the box score against the 49ers for bonus play on Feb. 23, 2019 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (David Chamberlain / MTSU Sidelines)

Men’s Basketball: Hawthorne’s impact, tough play lifts Blue Raiders past 49ers 86-67

Sidelines February 24, 2019

Photo by David Chamberlain / MTSU Sidelines  Story by Austin Laymon / Contributing Writer The Blue Raiders hosted the Charlotte 49ers on Saturday night at Murphy Center and claimed a 86-67 victory after...

James Hawthorne had a career night scoring 20 points with four three-pointers against the UTSA Roadrunners on Jan. 17, 2019, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (David Chamberlain / MTSU Sidelines)

Men’s Basketball: Blue Raiders snap 13-game losing streak by blowing out UTSA at home

CIM Digital January 18, 2019

Photo by David Chamberlain / MTSU Sidelines Ignited by 10 first half three-pointers, the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders (4-14, 1-4) knocked off the UTSA Roadrunners (10-8, 4-1) by a score of 89-86...

Reggie Scurry drives to the basket in MTSU's 79-51 loss to Vanderbilt on Wednesday night. Scurry scored 14 points to go along with seven rebounds.

Men’s Basketball: Blue Raiders drop fifth straight game in blowout loss at Vanderbilt

CIM Digital December 7, 2018

Photo courtesy of MT Athletics Story by David Jones / Sports Reporter The Blue Raiders played another rivalry game as they made the short bus ride to Nashville to play the Vanderbilt Commodores on Wednesday...

Antonio Green led the Blue Raiders in scoring against Charleston Southern with 22 points on Nov. 16, 2018, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (David Chamberlain / MTSU Sidelines)

Men’s Basketball: Blue Raiders hold off late comeback by Charleston Southern at home

CIM Digital November 18, 2018

Photo by David Chamberlain / MTSU Sidelines After a disastrous second half versus Belmont earlier in the week, the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders (3-1) overcame a slow start and a sloppy second...

Senior forward Karl Gamble led the Blue Raiders in points and set a career high with 20 against the Belmont Bruins on Nov. 12, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (David Chamberlain / MTSU Sidelines)

Men’s Basketball: Blue Raiders show growing pains in 92-73 loss to Belmont

CIM Digital November 12, 2018

Photo by David Chamberlain / MTSU Sidelines The tale of two halves is a tired sports mantra, but it could not be a better description for Middle Tennessee State's 93-72 loss at Belmont Monday night. The...

(Photo by David Chamberlain / MTSU Sidelines)

Men’s Basketball: Antonio Green leads the way for first victory of new season

CIM Digital November 6, 2018

Photo by David Chamberlain / MTSU Sidelines The Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders began their 2018 campaign at Murphy Center on Tuesday night against the Lees-McRae Bobcats. The Blue Raiders captured...

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 Giddy Potts looks up the floor for a teammate against the Rice Owls on Feb. 8, 2018, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (David Chamberlain / MTSU Sidelines)

Men’s Basketball: Potts’ big second half leads to blowout win over Rice

CIM Digital February 9, 2018

Photo by David Chamberlain / MTSU Sidelines The Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders (19-5, 11-1) played host to the University of Rice Owls (5-19, 2-9) Thursday night. Both teams got out to a fast start,...

Junior Antwain Johnson scored 15 points on 4-10 shooting against the University of Texas-San Antonio on Jan. 25, 2018, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (David Chamberlain / MTSU Sidelines)

Men’s Basketball: Johnson, King lead way in win over UTSA

CIM Digital January 27, 2018

Photo by David Chamberlain / MTSU Sidelines After a two-game road stretch, the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (15-5, 7-1) started their Murphy Center homestand Thursday with a 75-51 win over the University...

Senior Nick King slams home a dunk against the Mississippi Rebels on Dec. 9, 2017, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. King was dominant in the second half, scoring 23 of his 25 points to lead the Blue Raiders. (Joi Williams / MTSU Sidelines)

Men’s Basketball: Blue Raiders use big second-half run to defeat Ole Miss

CIM Digital December 10, 2017

Photo by Joi Williams / MTSU Sidelines The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (7-1) defeated their second straight Southeastern Conference team this week, as they took down the Mississippi Rebels (4-4) by...

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