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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Florida | 10-3 | - | 18-8 |
| Tulsa | 8-5 | 2 | 20-6 |
| Wichita State | 8-5 | 2 | 16-10 |
| Temple | 7-5 | 2.5 | 15-10 |
| Charlotte | 7-5 | 2.5 | 13-12 |
| Memphis | 7-5 | 2.5 | 12-13 |
| UAB | 7-6 | 3 | 16-10 |
| Tulane | 6-6 | 3.5 | 15-10 |
| North Texas | 6-7 | 4 | 15-11 |
| Florida Atlantic | 6-7 | 4 | 14-12 |
| Rice | 5-8 | 5 | 11-15 |
| East Carolina | 4-8 | 5.5 | 9-16 |
| UTSA | 1-12 | 9 | 5-20 |
| Conference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 14-0 | - | 22-3 |
| Sam Houston | 9-5 | 5 | 17-8 |
| Jacksonville State | 8-6 | 6 | 13-12 |
| Western Kentucky | 7-7 | 7 | 14-11 |
| Louisiana Tech | 7-7 | 7 | 14-11 |
| Missouri State | 7-7 | 7 | 13-12 |
| Kennesaw State | 6-8 | 8 | 14-11 |
| Middle Tennessee | 6-8 | 8 | 12-13 |
| UTEP | 6-9 | 8.5 | 10-16 |
| Florida International | 5-9 | 9 | 12-13 |
| Delaware | 5-9 | 9 | 9-16 |
| New Mexico State | 5-10 | 9.5 | 12-13 |
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