MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- Nick King had 25 points and seven rebounds to help lead Middle Tennessee to an 85-72 win over Florida Gulf Coast on Tuesday night.
King was 7 of 12 from the floor and made all 10 free throws offered. Tyrik Dixon had the first Middle Tennessee double-double of the season, making 12 points while hauling down 10 rebounds. He also had six assists.
Middle Tennessee (4-1) sprinted to a 24-9 advantage and went into halftime leading 47-29. The Eagles opened the second period with a 13-5 surge to close to 52-42 after Christian Carlyle drilled a trey with 15:37 left.