MTSU defeats Cmbrlnd TN 74-58

MTSU Edges Out CMbrlnd TN in Thrilling Comeback Victory

In a heart-stopping matchup, the home team MTSU outlasted visiting CMbrlnd TN 74-58 on Monday night at Murphy Center. The Blue Raiders erased a five-point halftime deficit to secure a hard-fought non-conference victory.

Trailing 35-30 at intermission, MTSU regained the lead early in the second half behind Jahvin Carter's clutch three-point shooting. The senior guard scored 10 of his 20 points after halftime, including two pivotal threes that helped propel the Blue Raiders to a 55-45 advantage with just over five minutes remaining.

Carter's performance was amplified by Torey Alston, who contributed 19 points and 10 rebounds to anchor MTSU's balanced attack. Sean Smith also chipped in with four assists and 11 points, as the Blue Raiders' bench played a key role in securing the win.

In stark contrast, CMbrlnd TN struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just five of its 18 three-point attempts (27.8%). Matthew Stokes led the way for the visitors, scoring 12 points at an impressive 75.0% clip.

Despite their struggles, the Blue Raiders' defense proved to be a significant factor in the outcome. MTSU held CMbrlnd TN to just 23.4% three-point shooting and limited the visitors to 35.7% field goal accuracy overall.

The game's largest leads were both 18 points, with MTSU maintaining its advantage for most of the second half. The Blue Raiders' fast break offense proved effective as well, scoring 13 points in transition.

MTSU's win marks a significant statement in their non-conference schedule, while CMbrlnd TN falls to 0-1 on the season. The Blue Raiders' victory cements Murphy Center as a formidable home court advantage for the rest of the conference slate.