Middle Tennessee squares off against Cleveland State in NIT matchup
By The Associated Press••Yahoo Sports
Cleveland State Vikings (25-9, 14-8 Horizon) at Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (17-15, 11-8 CUSA) Murfreesboro, Tennessee; Thursday, 7:30 p. m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Middle Tennessee and Cleveland State meet in the National Invitation Tournament.
The Blue Raiders' record in CUSA games is 11-8, and their record is 6-7 in non-conference play. Middle Tennessee ranks fourth in the CUSA at limiting opponent scoring, giving up 60. 2 points while holding opponents to 39.
7% shooting. The Vikings' record in Horizon action is 14-8. Cleveland State ranks fourth in the Horizon with 24.
6 defensive rebounds per game led by Izzi Zingaro averaging 5. 4. Middle Tennessee scores 62.
1 points per game, 2. 0 more points than the 60. 1 Cleveland State gives up.