Lipscomb renews Middle Tennessee rivalry with 84-74 win
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- Garrison Mathews led four players scoring in double figures with 29 points and Lipscomb beat Middle Tennessee 84-74 on Saturday night.
Rob Marberry scored 12 and Kenny Cooper and Ahsan Asadullah each scored 10 as the Bisons (6-1) won in a series that had taken an 11-year break. It was Lipscomb's first win in the series since Jan. 12, 1961.
Middle Tennessee (3-5) led 38-37 at halftime. Out of the break, Matthews and Cooper each made jump shots and Eli Pepper had a pair of free throws and Lipscomb never trailed again. Lipscomb controlled the interior, outscoring the Blue Raiders 32-22.
Antonio Green tied a career-high 30 points for the Blue Raiders and Jayce Johnson scored 16.
The series started in 1937, and Middle Tennessee now leads the series 32-20. The Blue Raiders beat Lipscomb 68-62 in the last game played between the two on Nov. 16, 2007.
Game Information
- Referees:
- John St. Clair
- Joe DeRosa
- Brian McNutt
2024-25 ASUN Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Alabama | 9-3 | - | 17-8 |
| Lipscomb | 9-3 | - | 17-8 |
| Jacksonville | 9-3 | - | 15-9 |
| Florida Gulf Coast | 9-3 | - | 14-11 |
| Queens University | 8-4 | 1 | 15-10 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 8-4 | 1 | 14-11 |
| North Florida | 6-6 | 3 | 13-12 |
| Austin Peay | 5-7 | 4 | 10-15 |
| Stetson | 5-7 | 4 | 7-18 |
| Central Arkansas | 2-10 | 7 | 6-19 |
| West Georgia | 2-10 | 7 | 4-21 |
| Bellarmine | 0-12 | 9 | 3-22 |
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville State | 9-2 | - | 17-7 |
| Liberty | 7-4 | 2 | 19-5 |
| Middle Tennessee | 7-4 | 2 | 16-8 |
| UTEP | 6-4 | 2.5 | 16-7 |
| Louisiana Tech | 6-5 | 3 | 17-7 |
| Kennesaw State | 6-5 | 3 | 14-10 |
| New Mexico State | 5-5 | 3.5 | 12-11 |
| Western Kentucky | 5-6 | 4 | 14-10 |
| Florida International | 2-9 | 7 | 8-16 |
| Sam Houston | 1-10 | 8 | 8-16 |
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