Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at Florida Atlantic Owls
· NCAA Men's BasketballJefferson lifts Middle Tennessee past FAU 87-79
DeAndre Dishman had 14 points for Middle Tennessee (19-7, 10-3 Conference USA), which earned its fifth straight victory. Eli Lawrence also had 14 points. Donovan Sims had six rebounds.
Alijah Martin tied a career high with 22 points and had six rebounds for the Owls (15-12, 8-6). Giancarlo Rosado added 15 points. Michael Forrest had 12 points.
The Blue Raiders improve to 2-0 against the Owls this season. Middle Tennessee defeated Florida Atlantic 70-57 on Jan. 13.
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Recent Plays
| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 87 - 79 |
| 2nd 0:00 | End of 2nd half | 87 - 79 |
| 2nd 0:10 | Alijah Martin made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Everett Winchester. | 87 - 79 |
| 2nd 0:11 | Michael Forrest Offensive Rebound. | 87 - 76 |
| 2nd 0:15 | Alijah Martin missed Three Point Jumper. | 87 - 76 |
Statistics
MTSU |
FAU |
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|---|---|---|
| 30-50 | FG | 27-52 |
| 60 | Field Goal % | 52 |
| 8-13 | 3PT | 7-23 |
| 62 | Three Point % | 30 |
| 19-27 | FT | 18-23 |
| 70 | Free Throw % | 78 |
| 22 | Rebounds | 29 |
| 6 | Offensive Rebounds | 12 |
| 16 | Defensive Rebounds | 17 |
| 13 | Assists | 12 |
| 9 | Steals | 5 |
| 1 | Blocks | 3 |
| 11 | Turnovers | 17 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 2 |
| 11 | Total Turnovers | 17 |
| 2 | Technical Fouls | 1 |
| 2 | Total Technical Fouls | 1 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 23 | Points Off Turnovers | 14 |
| 13 | Fast Break Points | 14 |
| 40 | Points in Paint | 38 |
| 23 | Fouls | 26 |
| 11 | Largest Lead | 4 |
Game Information
Venue: Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena
Location: Boca Raton, FL
Attendance: 1,977 | Capacity:
Location: Boca Raton, FL
Attendance: 1,977 | Capacity:
2025-26 Conference USA Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 7-0 | - | 15-3 |
| Middle Tennessee | 5-2 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Kennesaw State | 4-3 | 3 | 12-6 |
| Western Kentucky | 4-3 | 3 | 11-7 |
| Missouri State | 4-3 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Jacksonville State | 4-3 | 3 | 9-9 |
| Sam Houston | 3-4 | 4 | 11-7 |
| New Mexico State | 3-4 | 4 | 10-7 |
| Louisiana Tech | 3-4 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Florida International | 2-5 | 5 | 9-9 |
| UTEP | 2-5 | 5 | 6-12 |
| Delaware | 1-6 | 6 | 5-13 |
2025-26 American Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Atlantic | 5-1 | - | 13-6 |
| Memphis | 4-1 | 0.5 | 9-8 |
| Charlotte | 4-2 | 1 | 10-9 |
| Tulsa | 3-2 | 1.5 | 15-3 |
| Tulane | 3-2 | 1.5 | 12-6 |
| South Florida | 3-2 | 1.5 | 11-7 |
| Temple | 3-2 | 1.5 | 11-7 |
| UAB | 3-3 | 2 | 12-7 |
| Wichita State | 3-3 | 2 | 11-8 |
| North Texas | 2-3 | 2.5 | 11-7 |
| Rice | 2-3 | 2.5 | 8-10 |
| East Carolina | 0-5 | 4.5 | 5-13 |
| UTSA | 0-6 | 5 | 4-14 |


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