Kelan Martin scored 19 points, and Butler limited Middle Tennessee’s athletic scorers with smothering defense in a 74-65 victory Saturday night to advance to the NCAA Tournament regional semifinals. The Bulldogs (25-8) are going to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2011, when they wrapped up back-to-back appearances in the national title game….
Reggie Upshaw scored 19 points and 12th seeded Middle Tennessee beat 5th seeded Minnesota 81-72 Thursday in Milwaukee in round one of the NCAA Tournament. It’s the second straight year the Blue Raiders beat a Big 10 team in round and once again Upshaw was the star. MTSU led by as many as 17 points…
Last fall, MTSU students received a friendly reminder from McCallie Dining and Raider Zone cashiers and servers that it was time to register for spring semester classes. Those same smiling faces may be at it again as it’s almost time for students to register for summer and fall classes. Priority registration will be April 3-14….
Middle Tennessee State University will host hundreds of prospective students and their families Saturday, March 18, for the first of two Spring Preview Days on campus. MTSU holds preview days as a way for prospective students to see the campus, take tours given by student guides, learn about departments, programs and student organizations and meet…
Last year Middle Tennessee was America’s favorite Cinderella in the NCAA Tournament after shocking Michigan State. The Blue Raiders are not eyeing a repeat according to freshman Tyrik Dixon, “We don’t consider ourselves a Cinderella, because we know what we are capable of.” They shocked a Tournament favorite and followed it up with 30 wins…
Many college students from all political backgrounds will be attending the president’s rally Wednesday at Municipal Auditorium. A group of Middle Tennessee State University students was among them, hoping to let their voices be heard. There are several issues facing college students that political groups on the MTSU campus would love to talk with the president…
The No. 25 ranked Blue Raiders are dancing once again. Middle Tennessee earned an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament after beating Marshall 83-72 for their second straight Conference USA title. With a record 30-win season, seniors Reggie Upshaw (15-points) and JaCorey Williams (17-points) were voted to the C-USA All-Tournament Team. Giddy Potts, who tied…
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam not only loves veterans who served their country, but he wants them in Tennessee’s workforce. Haslam said jobs were the primary reason he attended the second Statewide Veteran Education Academy hosted Wednesday (March 8) atMiddle Tennessee State University. Haslam, Department of Veterans Services Commissioner Many-Bears Grinder and others addressed more than…
From 19-year-old sophomores Nija Threat and Riley Bethmann to 61-year-old senior Dan Throneberry, nearly 60MTSU School of Concrete and Construction Management students of all ages participated in the Speed Interviewing Day for internships with industry partners. Companies from across the South and Midwest sent representatives to interview 45 Concrete Industry Management and 12construction management students…
TSSAA high school basketball tournaments are returning like robins this spring to the campus of Middle Tennessee State University, and the university is making temporary parking and traffic changes to accommodate its welcome guests. The TSSAA Division I High School Basketball Tournaments are set March 8-11 for the girls and March 15-18 for the boys…