Lipscomb renews Middle Tennessee rivalry with 84-74 win
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- Garrison Mathews led four players scoring in double figures with 29 points and Lipscomb beat Middle Tennessee 84-74 on Saturday night.
Rob Marberry scored 12 and Kenny Cooper and Ahsan Asadullah each scored 10 as the Bisons (6-1) won in a series that had taken an 11-year break. It was Lipscomb's first win in the series since Jan. 12, 1961.
Middle Tennessee (3-5) led 38-37 at halftime. Out of the break, Matthews and Cooper each made jump shots and Eli Pepper had a pair of free throws and Lipscomb never trailed again. Lipscomb controlled the interior, outscoring the Blue Raiders 32-22.
Antonio Green tied a career-high 30 points for the Blue Raiders and Jayce Johnson scored 16.
The series started in 1937, and Middle Tennessee now leads the series 32-20. The Blue Raiders beat Lipscomb 68-62 in the last game played between the two on Nov. 16, 2007.
Game Information
- Referees:
- John St. Clair
- Joe DeRosa
- Brian McNutt
2024-25 ASUN Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens University | 4-0 | - | 11-6 |
| Lipscomb | 3-1 | 1 | 11-6 |
| North Alabama | 3-1 | 1 | 11-6 |
| Jacksonville | 3-1 | 1 | 9-7 |
| Florida Gulf Coast | 3-1 | 1 | 8-9 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 2-2 | 2 | 8-9 |
| Stetson | 2-2 | 2 | 4-13 |
| North Florida | 1-3 | 3 | 8-9 |
| Austin Peay | 1-3 | 3 | 6-11 |
| Central Arkansas | 1-3 | 3 | 5-12 |
| West Georgia | 1-3 | 3 | 3-14 |
| Bellarmine | 0-4 | 4 | 3-14 |
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTEP | 2-0 | - | 12-3 |
| New Mexico State | 2-0 | - | 9-6 |
| Middle Tennessee | 3-1 | - | 12-5 |
| Liberty | 2-1 | 0.5 | 14-2 |
| Western Kentucky | 2-2 | 1 | 11-6 |
| Louisiana Tech | 1-2 | 1.5 | 12-4 |
| Kennesaw State | 1-2 | 1.5 | 9-7 |
| Jacksonville State | 1-2 | 1.5 | 9-7 |
| Sam Houston | 1-3 | 2 | 8-9 |
| Florida International | 1-3 | 2 | 7-10 |
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