MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — In an impressive display on Wednesday night, Essam Mostafa contributed significantly to Middle Tennessee’s 80-63 victory over Evansville, scoring 18 points and grabbing 10 rebounds.
The Blue Raiders, now boasting a record of 3-0, also saw strong performances from Jlynn Counter, who netted 14 points while shooting an impressive 7 of 10 from the field, along with adding eight rebounds and three steals. Meanwhile, Camryn Weston finished the game with 13 points, hitting 6 of his 14 shots, including 1 of 4 from three-point range.
For Evansville, who fell to 1-2 with this defeat, Cameron Haffner led their scoring efforts with a total of 16 points. Tanner Cuff contributed significantly as well, recording 15 points coupled with seven rebounds and three steals. Gabriel Pozzato also made an impact, scoring 11 points and securing two steals in the game.
The game saw Middle Tennessee take control right at the end of the first half, where they led 41-38. Counter played a vital role throughout, scoring 12 points before the break. In the second half, the Blue Raiders pulled away decisively with a 10-0 run that widened their lead from three points to 13. Mostafa stood out in the latter half, notching up a total of 11 points to cement the win for his team.