Middle Tennessee basketball opened its 2026-27 season with a 117-73 win over Fisk on Monday, Nov. 2, at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn. The Blue Raiders (1-0) beat the Bulldogs (0-1) in front of more than 7,000 elementary school students, who filled the arena for MTSU’s Education Day game. More Sports News
Blue Raiders Win Season Opener Over Fisk at Murphy Center
Middle Tennessee scored 117 points and won by 44 against Nashville’s Fisk University. The game was on MTSU’s campus in Murfreesboro, and the win started the Blue Raiders’ season with a 1-0 record.
Education Day Brought More Than 7,000 Students to the Game
MTSU held its Education Day promotion for the opener, and more than 7,000 elementary students attended. The student crowd stayed loud throughout the game at the Murphy Center.
Quintero Barnett Scored a Team-High 24 Points in His Division I Debut
Junior guard Quintero Barnett led Middle Tennessee with 24 points. It was his first game at the Division I level.
Eli Rice Added 18 Points Off the Bench
Penn State transfer Eli Rice came off the bench and scored 18 points, second-most on the team.
Landyn Colyer Led the Team in Rebounding
Freshman Landyn Colyer grabbed a team-high eight rebounds in his first college game.
Jahvin Carter Finished With a Plus-Minus of +39
Junior guard Jahvin Carter posted a plus-minus of +39, meaning Middle Tennessee outscored Fisk by 39 points while he was on the floor.
Middle Tennessee Has Won Six Straight Season Openers
The win over Fisk was Middle Tennessee’s sixth consecutive victory in a season-opening game.
Source: MTSU Athletics
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