BASKETBALL CUSA Tourney: (#7) Middle Tennessee vs (#2) LaTech, 8PM, Wednesday, March 13, 2024

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Louisiana Tech

Location: Ruston, LA
Enrollment: 11,612
Arena: Thomas Assembly Center (8,000)
Conference: Conference USA
Website: latechsports.com Twitter: @LATechHoops
Colors: Red & Blue Nickname: Bulldogs
Series: LA Tech leads, 15-7
Head Coach: Talvin Hester Record at School: 37-27 (2nd Season) Career Record: 37-27 (2nd Season)
2023-24 Record: 22-9, 12-4 23-24 Finish: 2nd CUSA 23-24 Postseason: TBD
Starters R/L: 3/2 Letterwinners R/L: 5/8
Roster: Bulldogs

3/13/2024 | 8 PM

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Blue Raiders start CUSA Championship with rematch vs. Bulldogs - Middle Tennessee State University Athletics

CUSA Quarterfinal | Wednesday, March 13 | 8:00 p.m. | Propst Arena | Huntsville, Ala. #7 MIDDLE TENNESSEE BLUE

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Preview: LA Tech vs. Middle Tennessee (CUSA Quarterfinals) - LA Tech Athletics

Louisiana Tech earned the No. 2 seed and will take on No. 7 seed Middle Tennessee in the CUSA Basketball Championship quarterfinals on Wednesday night inside VBC

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Line: LT -10.5

 

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📺 MTSU CUSA Basketball Tournament Preview with host Chip Walters

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[OliverLBaltz]

Looking at the KenPom preview, MTSU doesnt have much of any statistical advantage in this matchup. It seems wherever they struggle, La Tech thrives. That said, I do think there are reasons for optimism that Middle can pull off the improbable tonight.3 Keys for Middle Tennessee:



1. This is a group that has been there. I've often cited how going toe-to-toe with UAB in the '22 semis and FAU in the '23 semis has merit, even despite those games ending as losses. Several players from those teams are still here. They will know how to take on a goliath.

2. I love the fact they are going to faceoff again right after playing in Ruston on Saturday. Blue Raiders will be familiar with their opponent. The Bulldogs might have some false confidence. The double header factor creates room for a wider variety of outcomes imo.

3. MT are 8-1 when they score 70 in regulation. LT are 2-7 when their opponents score 70 in regulation. Blue Raiders scored 70 on Saturday in Ruston. They are averaging 69.6 their last 8 games within regulation. If they can continue that trend (big if), I like their chances.

 

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Line: LT -10.5

Line: LT -8.5
Over/Under: 133.5

 

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MT trails 27-32 at half

 

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tied up at 38 all

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51-46 MT leads 11:10

 

[Hop45]

Well, a win would be a nice consolation for ruining my parlay. Go Blue!

 

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70-67 final

 

[kingaling42]

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[GMClemson33]

What a great effort throughout the whole game. Well deserved win.

 

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Team Comparison

STATISTIC	MT	LTU
FG%	40%	40%
FGs	21-53	25-63
3FG%	43%	36%
3FGs	9-21	5-14
FT%	86%	67%
FTs	19-22	12-18
TOs	11	9
PtsOffTO	9	6
TotReb	33	41
DefReb	28	27
Off Reb	5	14
2ndChPts	6	15
BenchPts	18	6
PtsPaint	24	36
FstBkPt	6	5
Blocks	5	4
Steals	6	5
Assts	9	14
Times Tied:	4
Time Tied:	3:31
Lead Chg:	1
LeadTime	14:15	22:14

 

[SpaceRaider]

Looking at the KenPom preview, MTSU doesnt have much of any statistical advantage in this matchup. It seems wherever they struggle, La Tech thrives. That said, I do think there are reasons for optimism that Middle can pull off the improbable tonight.3 Keys for Middle Tennessee:

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1. This is a group that has been there. I've often cited how going toe-to-toe with UAB in the '22 semis and FAU in the '23 semis has merit, even despite those games ending as losses. Several players from those teams are still here. They will know how to take on a goliath.

2. I love the fact they are going to faceoff again right after playing in Ruston on Saturday. Blue Raiders will be familiar with their opponent. The Bulldogs might have some false confidence. The double header factor creates room for a wider variety of outcomes imo.

3. MT are 8-1 when they score 70 in regulation. LT are 2-7 when their opponents score 70 in regulation. Blue Raiders scored 70 on Saturday in Ruston. They are averaging 69.6 their last 8 games within regulation. If they can continue that trend (big if), I like their chances.

good call

 

[blueboro007]

YAWSA!

 

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2024 C-USA Tournament

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[blue rai]

When we score 70 we have a chance. Won the game at the FT line tonight. Really great effort! Expecting a Big Blue Wave to hit Huntsville Friday afternoon. Whoever we play we will have already beat them once this year.. if that red team makes it, then we might have a sellout…….

 

[ewglenn]

When we score 70 we have a chance. Won the game at the FT line tonight. Really great effort! Expecting a Big Blue Wave to hit Huntsville Friday afternoon. Whoever we play we will have already beat them once this year.. if that red team makes it, then we might have a sellout…….

It will be interesting to see. Attendance in Huntsville has been very low so far. I’m hoping the semis have a better turnout.

MTSU vs LA Tech- 678
FIU vs SHSU- 628
FIU vs Jax St- 444

 

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Damn very impressive win!! #McDevittIn??

 

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Second half outburst catapults Blue Raiders to CUSA Semifinals - Middle Tennessee State University Athletics

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Middle Tennessee men's basketball gritted their way to the Conference USA Men's Basketball Championship semifinal on Wednesday night, riding a

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Bulldogs Fall to Blue Raiders in CUSA Quarterfinals - LA Tech Athletics

Louisiana Tech was unable to defeat Middle Tennessee for a third time this season, falling by a score of 70-67 on Wednesday night in the CUSA Men's Basketball Championship

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[TRUEBLUE73]

It was an explosive second half and non stop defensive pressure that got the job done. La Tech is the better team but beating a team 3 times in a season is darn near impossible.

 

[MTOleBlue]

Hoping there’s a big showing on Friday. Two big wins for the teams yesterday and honestly surprised the men pulled off the upset, but thrilled it happened. Men tip off at 2pm and women and 5:30pm so crowd should be fantastic for both, especially since they’ll be playing back to back.

 

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[sWiley]

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[kingaling42]

@sWiley .. Guess you took that personally.. just like a bytch