Official Site of MTSU · Dec 1, 2022
Blue Raiders drop close game in hostile environment
St. Bonaventure, N.Y. — St. Bonaventure closed out a back-and-forth game by hitting all 10 of its free throw attempts in the final minute, holding on for a 71-64 victory on its home floor over Middle Tennessee on Wednesday. In a game that saw nine ties and six lead changes, the Blue Raiders led for over 60 percent of the game, but the Bonnies claimed the lead with just under two minutes left and held on in front of a raucous crowd.
MTSU dominated the glass in the first half, outrebounding St. Bonaventure 23-14 with 10 offensive boards. The Blue Raiders took a 35-29 lead into the locker room at the break.