Lawrence lifts Middle Tennessee over Old Dominion 63-48

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- — Eli Lawrence had 18 points and seven rebounds as Middle Tennessee beat Old Dominion 63-48 on Thursday night.

Donovan Sims had 12 points and six rebounds for Middle Tennessee (16-7, 7-3 Conference USA). Josh Jefferson added 11 points.

Old Dominion scored 18 second-half points, a season low for the team.

Austin Trice had 18 points and 13 rebounds for the Monarchs (9-15, 4-7).

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