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The Weekend Recap graphic featuring MTSU spring sports on Feb. 23, 2025.

The Weekend Recap: Hockey hoists the cup to cap off a weekend of Blue Raider wins

Brett Walker, Ephraim Rodenbach, Willie Phaler, Jacob Burgess, Alex Wittke, Will Phillips, and Erin Douglas • February 24, 2025
Recapping MTSU athletics action from Friday to Sunday.
MTSU club hockey celebrates following a goal at the Ford Ice Center on Jan. 31, 2025.

MTSU club hockey wins first ever conference championship

Ephraim Rodenbach, Reporter • February 23, 2025
Middle Tennessee defeated South Florida, 4-0 on Sunday afternoon.
MTSU hockey celebrates following a win against Georgia Tech, 10-26-2024.

MTSU club hockey to face Tampa in playoff debut

Ephraim Rodenbach, Reporter • February 20, 2025
The Blue Raiders will face the Spartans on Feb. 21 at 2:45 p.m. in their first playoff appearance.
Eston Snider steps on home plate for a run against Bowling Green at Reese Smith Jr. Field on Feb. 14, 2025.

Three takeaways from MTSU baseball’s 2025 opening series

Willie Phaler, Reporter • February 18, 2025
A look at three keys from MTSU's games against Bowling Green.
Redshirt sophomore Matt Wolfe takes a stroll through the dugout after an at-bat against Bowling Green at Reese Smith Jr. Field on Feb. 14, 2025.

Photo gallery: MTSU baseball vs Bowling Green

Ephraim Rodenbach, Staff photographer • February 17, 2025
The best photos from MTSU's season opener against the Falcons.
The Weekend Recap featured card for Feb. 17, 2024.

The Weekend Recap: Feb. 17, 2025

Brett Walker, Jacob Burgess, Willie Phaler, Gary Davis, Denver Sikorski, and Alex Wittke • February 17, 2025
Recapping MTSU athletics action from Friday to Sunday.
Head coach Rick Insell coaches the Lady Raiders during a timeout against Western Kentucky at the Murphy Center on Feb. 15, 2025.

Photo gallery: MTSU women’s basketball vs Western Kentucky

Ephraim Rodenbach, Staff photographer • February 16, 2025
The best photos from the Lady Raiders' 73-63 win over the Hilltoppers.
The MTSU bench celebrates with Courtney Blakely after an and-one play against Western Kentucky at the Murphy Center on Feb. 15, 2025.

Lady Raiders building momentum as Conference USA tournament nears

Brett Walker, Sports editor • February 15, 2025
On Jan. 18, Middle Tennessee State University women’s basketball entered its game against Western Kentucky on the longest Conference USA winning streak the league had ever seen at 33 straight games.  
Murfreesboro Fire Department dispatches to James E. Walker Library in response to an electrical fire at Middle Tennessee State University on Feb. 15, 2025.

Electrical fire triggers evacuation at MTSU’s Walker Library

Ephraim Rodenbach, Reporter • February 15, 2025
Middle Tennessee State University Students evacuated from the James E. Walker Library Saturday night after the fire alarm activated due to an electrical fire, according to the Murfreesboro Fire Department. 
Reese Smith Jr. Field at Middle Tennessee State University on Jan. 28, 2025.

MTSU baseball 2025 season preview

Willie Phaler, Reporter • February 11, 2025
Catch up with Blue Raider baseball before the first pitch.
Kacper Szymkowiak returns a ball against Vanderbilt on Feb. 5, 2025 at the Adams Tennis Complex.

Freshman Kacper Szymkowiak rises up in the MTSU men’s tennis roster

Will Phillips, Reporter • February 10, 2025
The Poland native holds a nine-game singles win streak in his freshman season.
Reed Blankenship commands the defense and sets them up in position on Nov. 2, 2018, in Floyd Stadium.

MTSU alum Reed Blankenship captures Super Bowl title

Ephraim Rodenbach, Reporter • February 9, 2025
Blankenship's Eagles defeated the Chiefs 40-22 in Super Bowl LIX.
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