We have a non-conference NCAA Men’s Basketball game on Wednesday evening between the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders and the St. Bonaventure Bonnies at Reilly Center. The Blue Raiders are currently 5-2 to begin the season and are riding a three-game winning streak after a 72-71 home win against the Montana State Bobcats back on Sunday while the Bonnies are 4-2 and on a three-game winning streak of their own after Friday’s 63-51 home win over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders have been decent offensively this season as they are averaging 70 points while shooting a solid 45.1 percent from the floor. They have been passing the ball pretty well this season with 11.4 assists per game up to this point. Senior forward Deandre Dishman has led the way for the team as he is averaging 12.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.9 assists, one block, and 1.4 steals in 25.4 minutes per game.
Their defense has been strong so far as they are allowing teams to score 62.4 points per game against them. They are doing pretty well swiping the ball away as they are averaging 8.4 steals and 4.6 blocks.