Both teams will be looking for a fresh league win as the Hilltoppers fell to Rice 81-78 in its conference opener on Thursday night and MTSU was defeated at Charlotte.
WKU has a storied history with the Blue Raiders, leading the all-time series 97-45. Hilltopper head coach Rick Stansbury is 4-6 against Middle Tennessee.
WKU VS. MIDDLE TENNESSEE SERIES BREAKDOWN
Overall History: WKU leads 97-45
Series Record in Murfreesboro: WKU leads 39-28
Last Meeting: Middle Tennessee 69, WKU 52 | Murfreesboro, Tenn. | February 26, 2022
A shorthanded WKU Hilltopper Basketball squad didn’t have enough offensive firepower to complete its fifth straight road win, falling 69-52 at Middle Tennessee.
The Hilltoppers shot just 31% from the field, while Middle Tennessee made enough plays to finish 15-0 at the Murphy Center this season and clinch the C-USA East Division.
WKU was without starters Jairus Hamilton (knee) and Luke Frampton (mononucleosis).
WKU led 7-2 early and still at 12-11 after a 3-pointer by sophomore guard Dayvion McKnight at the 14:50 mark. The Blue Raiders went on a 7-1 run, going up 18-13 after a 3 by Camryn Weston.
The Hilltoppers’ last lead of the half came at 21-20 after a basket by fifth-year senior guard
