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Jestin Porter dribbles at mid-court court against Chattanooga at Murphy Center on March 18, 2025.

Photo gallery: MTSU men’s basketball vs. Chattanooga

Caitlyn Hajek, Staff photographer • March 20, 2025
The best photos from MTSU's triple overtime NIT loss.
Camryn Weston dribbles under the basket against Chattanooga at Murphy Center on March 18, 2-25.

Seniors Mostafa and Weston combine for 61 as MTSU men’s basketball falls to Chattanooga

Brett Walker, Sports editor • March 19, 2025
The Blue Raiders fell to the Mocs in triple overtime of their first-round NIT matchup.
Essam Mostafa shoots a free throw at the Von Braun Center on March 14, 2025.

MTSU’s tournament run ends in Conference USA men’s basketball semifinals

Brett Walker and Jacob Burgess • March 14, 2025
Middle Tennessee fell in the semifinals for the fourth straight year, losing to Jacksonville State 70-68.
The Blue Raiders rally together at the Von Braun Center, on March 13, 2025.

Live coverage: MTSU men’s basketball vs Jacksonville State

Brett Walker, Sports editor • March 14, 2025
Live updates from Middle Tennessee's CUSA semifinals matchup with Jax State.
Justin Bufford at the Von Braun Center, on March 13, 2025.

MTSU men’s basketball fights foul trouble in double overtime win

Jacob Burgess, Lead sports reporter • March 14, 2025
The Blue Raiders took down the Bulldogs, 77-75 in double overtime to advance to the Conference USA semifinals.
Essam Mostafa goes up for two against UTEP in the Murphy Center on Feb. 1, 2025.

CUSA Championships: Everything you need to know before MTSU basketball tips off in Huntsville

Brett Walker, Sports editor • March 12, 2025
Gametimes, where to watch and betting favorites for the Conference USA Tournament.
Forward Essam Mostafa looks to make a move against Liberty at the Murphy Center on March 6, 2025.

MTSU men’s basketball falls to Liberty on Mostafa’s historic night

Brett Walker and Willie Phaler • March 6, 2025
The Blue Raiders fell to the Flames 86-81 on Thursday night in the Murphy Center.
Jestin Porter drives in for a layup against UTEP in the Murphy Center on Feb. 1, 2025.

Live coverage: MTSU men’s basketball vs Liberty

Brett Walker, Sports editor • March 6, 2025
Follow along as the Blue Raiders take on the Flames in the Murphy Center.
Head coach Nick Mcdevitt breaks down the huddle with his team prior to tip-off against UTEP in the Murphy Center on Feb. 1, 2025.

MTSU men’s and women’s basketball can claim one seeds in the Conference USA tournament. Here’s how

Jacob Burgess, Lead sports reporter • March 6, 2025
Breaking down potential tiebreaker scenarios for MTSU hoops.
Head coach Nick Mcdevitt breaks down the huddle with his team prior to tip-off against UTEP in the Murphy Center on Feb. 1, 2025.

Photo gallery: MTSU men’s basketball vs UTEP

Rusty Miller, Staff photographer • February 2, 2025
The best photos from Middle Tennessee's 71-68 win.
Chris Loofe sprints down court against New Mexico State in the Murphy Center on Jan. 30, 2025.

First half struggles doom MTSU men’s basketball

Jacob Burgess, Lead sports reporter • February 1, 2025
A bad day at the boards and the rim lead to MTSU's loss to New Mexico State.
MTSU's defense stands at the ready against New Mexico State in the Murphy Center on Jan. 30, 2025

Photo gallery: MTSU men’s basketball falls to New Mexico State

Abby Barber, Staff photographer • January 31, 2025
Photos from Middle Tennessee's 61-57 defeat.
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