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BOCA RATON, Fla. – An electrifying performance from senior in 76-59 win at FAU put the Raiders at the 20-win plateau on Thursday for the fourth time in the last five years.
Buford led the way for the Blue Raiders with his second career double-double, totaling 18 points and 11 rebounds while adding three assists.
Three other Raiders turned in double-digit performances on the night as totaled 14 while JaQawn Raymond added 12 and tallied a career-high 11.
Middle Tennessee (20-9, 12-5) shot 47.0 percent from the field while holding Florida Atlantic (7-23, 5-12) to under 35 percent for the contest and under 30 percent in the second half.