BASKETBALL Middle Tennessee (13-5, 4-1) @ SHSU (8-11, 1-5), (ESPN+), 6:30PM, Thursday, January 23, 2025

[SpaceRaider]

at Sam Houston
1/23/2025 | 6:30 p.m.

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[SpaceRaider]

50.9%

 

[SpaceRaider]

2024-25 Conference USA Standings​

Team	CONF	GB	OVR
UTEP	4-1	-	14-4
Middle Tennessee	4-1	-	13-5
New Mexico State	4-1	-	11-7
Kennesaw State	3-2	1	11-7
Jacksonville State	3-2	1	11-7
Liberty	3-3	1.5	15-4
Western Kentucky	2-3	2	11-7
Louisiana Tech	2-4	2.5	13-6
Sam Houston	1-5	3.5	8-11
Florida International	1-5	3.5	7-12

 

[MTFAN61]

Despite lower conference rankings these next 2 road games will not be easy. SHSU has only had 6 home games all year. Home record is 5-1.
La. Tech. has also only had one loss at home this year.

 

[SpaceRaider]

 

[Hop45]

I've seen a couple interviews with Mostafa and he seems like a really good dude as a person. Always complimenting his teammates. Really wish we had more than one season to watch him do his thing in The Glass House.

 

[MTOleBlue]

He’s certainly a good one. Very lucky to have him. This is a big road trip.

 

[ewglenn]

Really need to get a couple of wins on this road trip. That would be another big statement. Honestly I’d be alright if they go 1-1 but hoping for 2-0.

 

[TrueBlue147]

Going 2-0 would be huge. I think most likely outcome is 1-1

 

[blue rai]

Mostafa is the missing link. He is a legitimate threat to score every time he gets the ball within 10 ft of the basket and his rebounding instincts are as good as I have ever seen. Players like him are hard to find. We probably have the best women and men’s post players in the conference. We had to go a long way to find them both!

 

[MTFAN61]

Men's Net Ranking have climbed to double digit rankings for first time in ages. Raiders up to #96 in the NET!
Just a guess, but possibly highest ranking since the Davis era or at least the first couple at the start of the CNM era?
Fingers crossed that the age, & maturity of this team can show through on the road for these next 2 games. Self confidence & momentum is a huge part of becoming a championship caliber team. As mentioned above these next 2 are huge, & I believe could play a very important role in developing that championship mentality as we get deeper into the season.

 

[sWiley]

Coin flip game.

Where will our minds be after the big home rivalry win ?

It'll take 110% effort and focus to win this game.

 

[SpaceRaider]

Blue Raiders hit the road to face Sam Houston, LA Tech - Middle Tennessee State University Athletics

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Middle Tennessee men's basketball team is set to hit the road this weekend, traveling out west to face Sam Houston Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

goblueraiders.com

 

[GMClemson33]

Go Raiders!

 

[TrueBlue147]

I have not seen Sam Houston play this season. Anyone have any insight on them?

 

[SpaceRaider]

50.9%

-1.5 / o150

 

[SpaceRaider]

Despite lower conference rankings these next 2 road games will not be easy. SHSU has only had 6 home games all year. Home record is 5-1.
La. Tech. has also only had one loss at home this year.

MT is 0-2 on the series from last season, and lost by 17 last time at their place.

 

[Noogaraider1]

They seem to be a hot or cold team. Nearly every game they played is a blowout loss or double digit win.

This being at their house is the issue. Their sole loss (in Conference play) was to Liberty.

If its worth anything; Liberty beat them by 8 and beat us by 6. Going to be a close one.

LOVE that MT Basketball is back and exciting again. Win this one and Saturday's game on ESPNU is monstrous. GO BLUE