Charlotte 49ers @ Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
Jefferson carries Middle Tennessee over Charlotte 78-63
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- — Josh Jefferson poured in 30 points and Middle Tennessee stretched its home winning streak to 12 games with a 78-63 victory over Charlotte on Sunday.
Jefferson made 4 of 6 shots from 3-point range for the Blue Raiders (17-7, 8-3 Conference USA). Tyler Millin had 11 points and DeAndre Dishman scored 10.
Jahmir Young had 26 points to lead the 49ers (13-11, 6-6). Austin Butler added 13 points.
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Game Information
Murfreesboro, TN
Referee:Terry Oglesby
Referee:Antinio Petty
Referee:Gary Maxwell
2025-26 Standings
| American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulane | 3-1 | - | 12-5 |
| Florida Atlantic | 3-1 | - | 11-6 |
| South Florida | 3-1 | - | 11-6 |
| Temple | 3-1 | - | 11-6 |
| Memphis | 3-1 | - | 8-8 |
| UAB | 3-2 | 0.5 | 12-6 |
| Charlotte | 3-2 | 0.5 | 9-9 |
| Tulsa | 2-2 | 1 | 14-3 |
| Wichita State | 2-2 | 1 | 10-7 |
| Rice | 2-3 | 1.5 | 8-10 |
| North Texas | 1-3 | 2 | 10-7 |
| East Carolina | 0-4 | 3 | 5-12 |
| UTSA | 0-5 | 3.5 | 4-13 |
| Conference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 5-0 | - | 13-3 |
| Western Kentucky | 4-2 | 1.5 | 11-6 |
| Middle Tennessee | 4-2 | 1.5 | 10-7 |
| Missouri State | 4-2 | 1.5 | 10-7 |
| Kennesaw State | 3-3 | 2.5 | 11-6 |
| Louisiana Tech | 3-3 | 2.5 | 10-7 |
| Jacksonville State | 3-3 | 2.5 | 8-9 |
| New Mexico State | 2-3 | 3 | 9-6 |
| Sam Houston | 2-4 | 3.5 | 10-7 |
| Florida International | 2-4 | 3.5 | 9-8 |
| Delaware | 1-4 | 4 | 5-11 |
| UTEP | 1-4 | 4 | 5-11 |
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