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Last-minute push secures home victory over Lady Toppers

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:36:00 GMT

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Middle Tennessee was pushed to the limit Wednesday night, outscoring Western Kentucky by four in the final minute and grabbing crucial rebounds to hold off its chief rival, 67-64, inside the historic Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn. The win is the 14th straight for the Blue Raiders and improves their home conference record under head coach Rick Insell to 59-1 during the last seven seasons.

Play4Kay game set for Sunday against UALR

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:02:00 GMT

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Middle Tennessee women’s basketball team will once again don special pink uniforms for a game this season, with the meeting against UALR at 3 p.m. Sunday on the Sun Belt Network designated as the Play4Kay contest. The Blue Raiders wear the pink uniforms once a year to raise breast cancer awareness in conjunction with the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA).

Blue Raiders welcome rival to town for ESPN3.com broadcast

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:13:00 GMT

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Middle Tennessee women’s basketball team will look to extend its current 13-game win streak when it plays host to rival Western Kentucky at 7 p.m. Wednesday live on ESPN3.com. The contest will serve as the Blue Raiders’ Pack the House Challenge game, as all MT fans are encouraged to attend.

Second half 12-0 spurt keeps Blue Raiders unbeaten

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:19:00 GMT

DENVER – Through a long road trip to Denver, battling a massive snowstorm, the Middle Tennessee women’s basketball team weathered the West Division-leading Denver Pioneers to remain unbeaten in conference action with a 75-63 triumph Saturday inside Magness Arena in Denver, Colo.

Blue Raiders set to battle snow, Pioneers Saturday

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:58:00 GMT

DENVER – Middle Tennessee women’s basketball heads to Denver through a massive snow storm Saturday to face the Pioneers in a battle of Sun Belt division leaders inside Magness Arena. Tip is set for 5:30 p.m. CST, following the men’s contest live on ESPN2.

Blue Raiders edge Mean Green in road battle

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:33:00 GMT

DENTON, Texas – Middle Tennessee made plays down the stretch when it needed to, both offensively and defensively, to preserve its 12-game win streak and unbeaten Sun Belt record Thursday evening in knocking off North Texas, 70-68, inside the Super Pit in Denton, Texas. The 12-game run ties for the sixth longest in school history as the Blue Raiders picked up their eighth straight in the series with the Mean Green.

Rowe nominated for Celebration of Champions honor

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:53:00 GMT

NASHVILLE – Middle Tennessee sophomore women’s basketball forward Ebony Rowe was listed as one of five nominees for the Ed Temple Female Amateur Athlete Award for the 14th Annual Pepsi Celebration of Champions presented by Kroger it was announced this week by the Nashville Sports Council.

Trip west begins Thursday for Blue Raiders

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Middle Tennessee women’s basketball team begins a two-game road swing through the Sun Belt West Division at 5 p.m. Thursday when it plays at North Texas in Denton, Texas. It marks the Blue Raiders’ first contest on the road against the Mean Green in The Super Pit since 2009.

Jones makes history as Blue Raiders remain perfect in SBC

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 04:29:00 GMT

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Junior Kortni Jones passed her way into Middle Tennessee and Sun Belt history Wednesday night, leading the Blue Raiders to an 82-52 home victory, their 11th straight, over Troy inside the historic Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

Only game of the week looms for MT women’s basketball

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:10:00 GMT

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Middle Tennessee women’s basketball returns to the friendly confines of the historic Murphy Center for its only game this week, a 7 p.m. Wednesday tip against East Division foe Troy.

Rowe grabs third Sun Belt Player of the Week honor

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:10:00 GMT

NEW ORLEANS – Middle Tennessee sophomore forward Ebony Rowe collected her third Sun Belt Player of the Week accolade this season, and seventh of her career, when the league’s head coaches voted to bestow her the honor for Jan. 23.

Win streak for Middle Tennessee reaches double digits Saturday

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 01:47:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala. – Middle Tennessee women’s basketball extended its current win streak to 10 and remained the lone unbeaten in Sun Belt action with a 60-53 triumph at South Alabama Saturday evening inside the Mitchell Center in Mobile, Ala.