Missouri State Bears @ Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
Middle Tennessee beats Missouri State 90-87 in 2OT
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- — Torey Alston scored 22 points and Jahvin Carter added seven in double-overtime as Middle Tennessee defeated Missouri State 90-87 on Saturday night.
Alston also grabbed nine rebounds and blocked three shots for the Blue Raiders (11-7, 5-2 Conference USA). Kamari Lands added 21 points while shooting 7 for 14, including 7 for 13 from beyond the arc to go with three blocks. Carter finished with 11 points, while adding six rebounds and five assists.
The Bears (10-8, 4-3) were led by Keith Palek III, who finished with 20 points, eight rebounds, seven assists and three steals. Michael Osei-Bonsu added 20 points and six rebounds for Missouri State. Kobi Williams also had 19 points.
Lands scored 12 points in the first half for Middle Tennessee, which led 38-36 at halftime. Middle Tennessee was outscored by two points in the second half and the game was tied 68-all at the end of regulation. Carter shot 2 of 2 from the field and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line in the second OT.
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Game Information
Murfreesboro, TN
Referee:Randal Anders
Referee:Hunter Allen
Referee:James Gibson
2025-26 Standings
| Conference USAConference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 16-2 | - | 24-5 |
| Sam Houston | 13-5 | 3 | 21-8 |
| Western Kentucky | 11-7 | 5 | 18-11 |
| Kennesaw State | 10-8 | 6 | 18-11 |
| Louisiana Tech | 9-9 | 7 | 16-13 |
| Middle Tennessee | 9-9 | 7 | 15-14 |
| Jacksonville State | 9-9 | 7 | 14-15 |
| Florida International | 7-11 | 9 | 14-15 |
| Missouri State | 7-11 | 9 | 13-16 |
| New Mexico State | 6-12 | 10 | 13-15 |
| UTEP | 6-12 | 10 | 10-19 |
| Delaware | 5-13 | 11 | 9-20 |
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