MURFREESBORO, Tennessee — In an exciting matchup on Thursday evening, Middle Tennessee secured a close victory over Lipscomb, triumphing 67-65 as Jestin Porter put forth a commendable performance, contributing 14 points along with eight rebounds for the Blue Raiders, who now hold a record of 9-3.
Essam Mostafa also played a significant role, scoring 12 points on 4-of-11 shooting from the floor and 4-of-8 at the foul line, while collecting 10 rebounds, bolstering the team’s efforts on both ends of the court.
The Bisons, with a current standing of 7-5, saw Jacob Ognacevic lead their scoring with an impressive 32 points, alongside six rebounds and four blocks. Gyasi Powell also chipped in with 11 points, but unfortunately, the loss snapped a five-game winning streak for Lipscomb.
Entering the halftime break, Middle Tennessee held a 37-30 advantage, with Porter contributing seven points during the first half. The game’s pivotal moment came in the final moments when Justin Bufford’s crucial basket with 3:23 left in the second half allowed Middle Tennessee to clinch the lead decisively at 65-64, sealing the victory for the Blue Raiders.
