La. Tech, Middle Tenn. meet in conference play
February 18, 2021 GMT
Murphy Athletic Center, Murfreesboro, Tennessee; Saturday, 5 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Louisiana Tech pays visit to Middle Tennessee in a CUSA matchup. Both teams last saw action this past Saturday. Louisiana Tech beat UAB by five at home, while Middle Tennessee fell to Marshall on the road, 96-85.
SUPER SENIORS: Middle Tennessee has relied heavily on its seniors this year. Jordan Davis, Jo’Vontae Millner-Criss, DeAndre Dishman, Jalen Jordan and Dontrell Shuler have collectively accounted for 63 percent of the team’s scoring this season and 63 percent of all Blue Raiders points over the last five games.DOMINANT DAVIS: Davis has connected on 28.6 percent of the 91 3-pointers he’s attempted and has gone 9 for 26 over his last five games. He’s also converted 74.4 percent of his foul shots this season.
Charlotte seeks revenge on Middle Tenn.
February 6, 2021 GMT
Murphy Athletic Center, Murfreesboro, Tennessee; Saturday, 5 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Middle Tennessee goes for the season sweep over Charlotte after winning the previous matchup in Murfreesboro. The teams last went at it on Feb. 5, when the Blue Raiders shot 55.3 percent from the field en route to a one-point victory.
SENIOR STUDS: Charlotte’s Jordan Shepherd, Jhery Matos and Milos Supica have combined to score 42 percent of the team’s points this season, including 41 percent of all 49ers scoring over the last five games.TERRIFIC YOUNG: Jahmir Young has connected on 36.8 percent of the 95 3-pointers he’s attempted and has made 12 of 30 over the last five games. He’s also converted 82.1 percent of his foul shots this season.
Dontrell Shuler had 16 points to lead the Blue Raiders.
Jordan Davis had 10 points for Middle Tennessee (4-11, 2-7 Conference USA), which ended its six-game losing streak. Jalen Jordan added 10 points.
Jahmir Young had 15 points for the 49ers (9-8, 5-4). Jhery Matos added 13 points and six assists. Jordan Shepherd had 12 points.