The Middle Tennessee men's basketball program has been nominated for the Best Upset ESPY Award, as announced by ESPN on Wednesday.
"This will be another great night for the Middle Tennessee brand as well as worldwide exposure for our university and this program," head coach Kermit Davis said.
The Blue Raiders made history in March when they became just the eighth No. 15 seed to defeat a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament, upending No. 2 ranked Michigan State in the opening round, 90-81, onMarch 18.
After opening up a 15-2 lead, the Raiders never trailed the Spartans at the Scottrade Center in St.