| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTSU | 40 | 47 | 87 |
| FAU | 36 | 43 | 79 |
Jefferson lifts Middle Tennessee past FAU 87-79
BOCA RATON, Fla. -- — Josh Jefferson had 26 points as Middle Tennessee beat Florida Atlantic 87-79 on Saturday.
DeAndre Dishman had 14 points for Middle Tennessee (19-7, 10-3 Conference USA), which earned its fifth straight victory. Eli Lawrence also had 14 points. Donovan Sims had six rebounds.
Alijah Martin tied a career high with 22 points and had six rebounds for the Owls (15-12, 8-6). Giancarlo Rosado added 15 points. Michael Forrest had 12 points.
The Blue Raiders improve to 2-0 against the Owls this season. Middle Tennessee defeated Florida Atlantic 70-57 on Jan. 13.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Barry Mathis
- Peter Juzenas
- Mick Fieldbinder
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTEP | 5-2 | - | 15-5 |
| Middle Tennessee | 5-2 | - | 14-6 |
| Jacksonville State | 5-2 | - | 13-7 |
| Liberty | 4-3 | 1 | 16-4 |
| Kennesaw State | 4-3 | 1 | 12-8 |
| New Mexico State | 4-3 | 1 | 11-9 |
| Louisiana Tech | 4-4 | 1.5 | 15-6 |
| Western Kentucky | 3-4 | 2 | 12-8 |
| Florida International | 1-6 | 4 | 7-13 |
| Sam Houston | 1-7 | 4.5 | 8-13 |
2024-25 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Texas | 7-1 | - | 16-4 |
| Memphis | 6-1 | 0.5 | 16-4 |
| UAB | 6-2 | 1 | 13-8 |
| Tulane | 5-2 | 1.5 | 11-9 |
| Temple | 5-3 | 2 | 13-8 |
| East Carolina | 4-4 | 3 | 12-9 |
| Florida Atlantic | 4-4 | 3 | 11-10 |
| South Florida | 4-4 | 3 | 11-10 |
| UTSA | 3-5 | 4 | 9-11 |
| Tulsa | 3-5 | 4 | 9-12 |
| Rice | 2-6 | 5 | 11-10 |
| Wichita State | 1-7 | 6 | 11-10 |
| Charlotte | 1-7 | 6 | 8-13 |
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