RUSTON, La. — Middle Tennessee closed the first half strong but could not maintain its momentum in the second as it fell 84-70 at LA Tech on Saturday. Elias King picked up a double-double in the effort.
The Blue Raiders (13-18, 7-9 Conference USA) made eight of their final 10 field goals of the opening period after falling behind 17-7 early. A 9-for-26 performance from the floor in the second half kept the visiting team from clawing all the way back.
The Bulldogs (22-9, 12-4) had three players score 19 points and three record seven or more rebounds.