- Matchup: SE Missouri State Redhawks vs. MTSU Blue Raiders
- Date: Friday, November 13, 2026
- Venue: Murphy Center, Murfreesboro, TN
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The MTSU Blue Raiders (2-1) are set to compete against the SE Missouri State Redhawks (2-1) at Murphy Center this Friday.
In their latest match, the SE Missouri State Redhawks faced off against South Carolina, suffering a loss with a score of 78-68. They concluded the game with a field goal percentage of 44.4%, making 24 of 54 attempts, and hitting 5 out of 14 three-pointers. From the free-throw line, the Redhawks converted 15 of 22 attempts, achieving a scoring rate of 68.2%. In rebounding, they managed to collect 23 boards, which included 4 offensive rebounds. The team recorded 6 assists, forced 14 turnovers, and secured 12 steals. Defensively, SE Missouri State allowed their opponent to shoot 44.7% from the field, as South Carolina made 21 out of 47 shots. South Carolina registered 8 assists and 4 steals, along with a total of 36 rebounds (7 offensive and 29 defensive), but did not record any blocks. The Gamecocks were 75.0% accurate from the free-throw line, converting 30 of 40 attempts, and made 6 of 14 three-point shots. During the game, SE Missouri State accumulated 26 personal fouls while South Carolina had 16.
A standout performer for SE Missouri State was Fontaine Williams Jr., who scored 18 points on 7 of 13 shooting, accruing 5 rebounds over 30 minutes of play. He finished the game with a shooting accuracy of 53.8% but did not record any assists.
This season, SE Missouri State holds an overall record of 2-1. The team averages 81.3 points per game (ranked 166th nationally) with a shooting efficiency of 47.7%. The Redhawks have a three-point shooting percentage of 40.0% (22 out of 55) and a free-throw percentage of 61.3%. On the glass, SE Missouri State is collecting an average of 35.0 rebounds per game and has tallied 46 assists throughout the season, ranking them 187th in Division 1 for passing. They average 13.0 turnovers and 21.3 personal fouls per game.
Defensively, the Redhawks force an average of 16.3 turnovers per game while committing 17.3 fouls. Their opponents shoot 32.6% from beyond the arc, with the Redhawks currently ranked 219th in points allowed per game (74.0). They have given up a shooting percentage of 39.1% (66 of 169), allowing 35.3 boards per game collectively. They rank 69th in terms of assists surrendered, tallying 30 allowed this season.
In their most recent outing, the MTSU Blue Raiders secured a victory against Evansville, finishing the game 73-68. On the rebounding front, MTSU allowed Evansville to grab a total of 30 boards (9 offensive). Their three-point shooting was at 29.4%, as they made 10 out of 34, and they converted 14 of 19 free-throw attempts for a rate of 73.7%. Defensively, MTSU allowed Evansville to make 22 of their 62 field goal attempts, resulting in a shooting percentage of 35.5%. MTSU concluded the game with 27 out of 53 shooting, achieving a field goal percentage of 50.9%. From beyond the arc, they managed to convert 5 of 22 attempts (22.7%) and nailed 14 free throws, yielding a success rate of 66.7%. Evansville committed 20 fouls, granting MTSU a total of 21 free-throw attempts. MTSU turned the ball over 11 times and managed to secure 7 steals, totaling 34 rebounds—29 of which were on the defensive end and 5 offensive.
Quintero Barnett made significant contributions for the Blue Raiders, finishing with 18 points over 34 minutes of play and providing 4 assists. He shot 7 of 14 from the field, achieving a 50.0% shooting rate and secured 6 rebounds.
The MTSU Blue Raiders are currently 2-1 this season. Offensively, they have a shooting percentage of 43.7% from the field, ranking 239th in the country. With a total of 235 points scored so far, they average 78.3 points per game while securing 39.0 boards per contest. The Blue Raiders dish out 16.3 assists per game, ranking 136th in Division 1, and they average 13.0 turnovers. Their team commits about 17.7 fouls per game and hits 67.3% of free throws.
Defensively, MTSU allows opponents to shoot 33.3% from three-point range (25 of 75), with foes converting 67.2% of their free throws. They give up 11.7 assists and 35.3 rebounds per game, ranking them 127th and 202nd in those areas on defense, respectively. MTSU ranks 253rd in points allowed per game, giving up 76.7, while forcing 13.7 turnovers per game and allowing opponents to shoot 45.9% from the field (283rd nationally).
Who do you think will prevail in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Prediction: Back MTSU
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