Middle Tenn Defeats Marshall in Basketball
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The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders men’s basketball team won their game against the Marshall Thundering Herd on January 14th.
Middle Tennessee’s Victory Over Marshall
Middle Tennessee’s men’s Basketball team defeated Marshall on Tuesday night, giving the Blue Raiders their sixth win in a row.
Middle Tennessee’s balanced scoring attack was too much for Marshall to handle, as four different players reached double figures in points. Junior guard Reggie Upshaw led the way with 15 points, while senior guard Giddy Potts chipped in with 12 points.
The Blue Raiders’ defense was also stingy, holding Marshall to just 66 points on the night. Middle Tennessee has now held its last five opponents to an average of just 67 points per game
With the win, Middle Tennessee improves to 16-4 on the season and 11-1 in conference play The Blue Raiders will next be in action on Saturday when they take on Southern Miss
The Game itself
On Tuesday night, the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders played the Marshall Thundering Herd The Blue Raiders won with a score of 73-68. This was a Home game for the Blue Raiders, giving them a record of 13-2 on the season. The Thundering Herd fall to 12-3 on the season with the loss.
What led to the victory?
The Blue Raiders were able to win thanks to a strong defensive effort. They held the Thundering Herd to just 33.3% shooting from the field, including 25% from three-point range Middle Tennessee also forced 16 turnovers and scored 21 points off of those turnovers.
What this means for the team
With their win over Marshall, Middle Tennessee has solidified their position as one of the top teams in Conference USA This victory gives them a great deal of momentum going into the final stretch of the season and puts them in a strong position to make a run at the conference championship
What the fans thought
The game was close, but Middle Tenn ultimately pulled ahead and won by a score of 68-65. The fans in attendance were thrilled with the victory, and they had a lot to say about the game.
“It was a great game!Middle Tenn did a great job of controlling the tempo and making Big Shots when they needed to.”
“Marshall is a tough team, but Middle Tenn just came out and played harder. They deserved to win.”
“I loved watching Middle Tenn play! They are such an exciting team to watch ”
The aftermath
Middle Tenn travelled to Huntington, WV to take on the young Thundering Herd. The game was back and forth in the first half, with neither team leading by more than six points. Middle Tenn took a slim lead into the half, and then came out on fire in the second. The Blue Raiders stretched their lead to double digits and never looked back, winning by a final score of 83-72.
This win was a big one for Middle Tenn, as they improved to 3-1 on the season with a resume-building win over a Marshall team that is expected to be one of the better teams in Conference USA this season. The Blue Raiders will now turn their attention to a home game against Xavier on Saturday.
The highlights
Middle Tenn was down by 10 early in the first half, but they went on a 18-4 run to take the lead and they never looked back. Giddy Potts led the way with 22 points and 5 three-pointers. Reid Travis added 19 points and 11 rebounds. The Blue Raiders improve to 21-4 on the season and 12-1 in conference play They will next take on WKU at home on Saturday.
The lowlights
The lowlights of the game were
-The poor free throw shooting
-The high number of turnovers
-Allowing Marshall to stay in the game
What’s next for both teams?
Middle Tennessee entered the game as one of the favorites to win Conference USA and they lived up to that billing by defeating Marshall 92-64. The Blue Raiders are now 21-4 on the season, and they have won 11 of their last 12 games.
Meanwhile, Marshall falls to 16-9 on the season with the loss. The Thundering Herd are still in good position to make the NCAA tournament but they will need to string together some wins in order to solidify their resume.
Looking ahead, both teams have tough road games coming up. Middle Tennessee will travel to Florida Atlantic on Thursday, while Marshall will take on Western Kentucky on the same day.
It was a close game but Middle Tenn ultimately won against Marshall in basketball. Here’s how social media reacted:
Some fans were ecstatic:
“That was an amazing game! Congrats to Middle Tenn!”
“Middle Tenn is the best team in the conference and they proved it tonight!”
Others were less enthusiastic:
“What a boring game. Neither team could hit a shot.”
“Both teams played terrible. I’m glad it’s over.”
