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Jestin Porter drives in for a layup against WKU in the Murphy Center on Jan. 18, 2025.

Photo gallery: MTSU men’s basketball defeats Western Kentucky at home

Erin Douglas, Staff photographer January 20, 2025
The best photos from a 71-57 Blue Raider victory over the Hilltoppers
Khalid set to preform at Murphy Center for MTSU students and staff

Khalid set to preform at Murphy Center for MTSU students and staff

Noah McLane April 5, 2024

Featured photo via GoDaddy Story by Noah McLane If you want more news like this, sign up for the Sidelines weekly newsletter here! Find it in your inbox every Thursday afternoon. Middle Tennessee...

This view of the east side of Murphy Center at Middle Tennessee State University shows the numerous panels of SageGlass smart windows that were installed to reduce the glare and heat inside the facility by automatically tinting and clearing in response to the sun. (MTSU photo).

Students crave to see the Murphy Center return to its glory days

Featured photos courtesy of MTSU Marketing and Communications Story by Trey Godsey The Murphy Center served as Middle Tennesee's largest concert venue for big named artists from 1972 until the mid-1990s....

Love is Alive: Wynonna Judd Pays Tribute to her Mother

Kailee Shores November 4, 2022

Story and Photos by Kailee Shores | Assistant News Editor On Thursday night, Wynonna Judd performed “The Judds: Love is Alive, The Final Show” at Murphy Center, alongside special guests Martina...

Sgt. Jason Hurley and Lt. Jacob Wagner chat with a concerned faculty member after the event. (Photo by Aubrey Salm)

MTSU Holds Active Shooter Training

Matthew Giffin August 27, 2022

Story by Gus Wright | Contributing Writer Middle Tennessee State University held a school shooting drill on Aug. 26. The school held training in the wake of increased gun violence across the country,...

Jack Harlow Rocks out Murphy Center

Jack Harlow Rocks out Murphy Center

Story by Mikayla Hart | Contributing Writer Photos by Reggie Johnson Jr. | Photographer Having been at the venue since 7 a.m., students, Aaliyah Frazier and Maja Ravlic, stood among the crowd...

Young the Giant performing on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Murphy Center (MTSU Sidelines / Makayla Boling)

Young the Giant, Phoebe Ryan, MTSU performers leave crowd wanting more at Spring Concert Series

CIM Digital April 19, 2019

Photos by Makayla Boling and Max Leach / Contributing Writer and Assistant Lifestyles Editor Story by Max Leach / Assistant Lifestyles Editor  The MT Spare Signature Concert series returned to Murphy...

Gabby Lyon dribbles the ball against Trevecca in the Murphy Center on Nov. 2, 2017 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Devin P. Grimes / MTSU Sidelines)

Women’s basketball: Lady Raiders use barrage of threes, fast start to defeat Lipscomb 72-48

CIM Digital November 20, 2017

Photo by Devin P. Grimes / MTSU Sidelines The Middle Tennessee Lady Raiders (3-0) hosted the Lipscomb Lady Bisons (1-4) on Sunday in the Murphy Center. MTSU had the three-point shot working on offense,...

Junior Alex Johnson shoots a hook shot against Trevecca in the Murphy Center on Nov. 2, 2017 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Devin P. Grimes / MTSU Sidelines)

Women’s Basketball: Lady Raiders overcome slow start to win 88-41 over Trevecca

CIM Digital November 3, 2017

Photo by Devin P. Grimes / MTSU Sidelines The Middle Tennessee Lady Raiders hosted the Trevecca Nazarene Trojans in an exhibition game on Thursday night and after a sloppy first half by both teams, the...

Photo by Tyler Lamb / Sidelines Archives

Women’s Basketball: Johnson named Preseason Player of the Year

CIM Digital October 27, 2017

Photo by Tyler Lamb / Sidelines Archives Lady Raider standout forward Alex Johnson has received yet another preseason award, as the Conference USA league office announced on Thursday that Johnson was...

Photo gallery: MTSU sorority, fraternity members travel back to '90s for annual Fight Song competition

Photo gallery: MTSU sorority, fraternity members travel back to ’90s for annual Fight Song competition

Sidelines September 2, 2017

Photos and story by Joi Williams / Contributing Writer Members of MTSU’s sororities and fraternities traveled back to the '90s Friday night as they battled it out for the first place title at the annual...

Author J.D. Vance speaks at university convocation

CIM Digital August 27, 2017

Photo by Alexis Marshall / Assistant News Editor Thousands of students, parents, faculty and administration gathered at Murphy Center Saturday evening for MTSU’s 16th annual University Convocation. The...

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