"The Western Kentucky Lady Toppers (5-14) will try to stop a four-game losing streak when they visit the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (11-9) on January 31, 2026 at Murphy Center. The matchup airs on ESPN+."
"Last time out, Middle Tennessee picked up a 63-54 win versus Liberty. The Blue Raiders were led by Blair Baugus' 22 points, eight rebounds and six steals and Alayna Contreras' 15 points. Western Kentucky is coming into this game having lost to Delaware 66-55 in their last outing. Enni Ahervuo led the team with 13 points."
"Middle Tennessee scores 60.0 points per game (286th in college basketball) and allows 59.3 (66th in college basketball) for a +13 scoring differential overall. The Blue Raiders' leading scorer, Baugus, ranks 407th in the nation putting up 12.5 points per game. Western Kentucky has been outscored by 6.7 points per game (posting 57.8 points per game, 315th in college basketball, while giving up 64.5 per outing, 193rd in college basketball) and has a -127 scoring differential. The Lady Toppers' leading scorer, Salma Khedr, ranks 829th in the country, scoring 9.9 points per game."
Middle Tennessee (11-9) hosts Western Kentucky (5-14) on January 31, 2026 at Murphy Center with the game airing on ESPN+. Middle Tennessee recently defeated Liberty 63-54, led by Blair Baugus' 22 points, eight rebounds and six steals and Alayna Contreras' 15 points. Western Kentucky lost to Delaware 66-55, with Enni Ahervuo scoring 13 points. Middle Tennessee averages 60.0 points and allows 59.3 for a +13 scoring differential, while Western Kentucky averages 57.8 points and allows 64.5 for a -127 differential. The preview projects a 68-53 Middle Tennessee victory.
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