Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders @ Abilene Christian Wildcats
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
MTSU | 44 | 35 | 79 |
| 30 | 26 | 56 |
Porter scores 24, Middle Tennessee beats Abilene Christian 79-56
ABILENE, Texas -- — Jestin Porter's 24 points helped Middle Tennessee defeat Abilene Christian 79-56 on Saturday night.
Porter added four steals for the Blue Raiders (2-0). Jlynn Counter scored 15 points, going 6 of 9 (1 for 3 from 3-point range). Essam Mostafa shot 6 of 9 from the field and 2 of 4 from the free-throw line to finish with 14 points.
Joseph Venzant finished with 10 points and six rebounds for the Wildcats (1-1). Hunter Jack Madden added eight points for Abilene Christian. Leonardo Bettiol finished with eight points.
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Game Information
Abilene, TX
Referee:Brian McNutt
Referee:Nomi Kidwai
Referee:Chris Pacsi
2025-26 Standings
| Conference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 17-3 | - | 26-8 |
| Sam Houston | 13-7 | 4 | 22-12 |
| Louisiana Tech | 11-9 | 6 | 20-14 |
| Western Kentucky | 11-9 | 6 | 18-14 |
| Middle Tennessee | 11-9 | 6 | 17-15 |
| Kennesaw State | 10-10 | 7 | 21-14 |
| Jacksonville State | 10-10 | 7 | 15-17 |
| New Mexico State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-16 |
| Missouri State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-18 |
| Florida International | 8-12 | 9 | 15-17 |
| UTEP | 7-13 | 10 | 11-20 |
| Delaware | 6-14 | 11 | 10-21 |
| Western Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Valley | 14-4 | - | 25-9 |
| California Baptist | 13-5 | 1 | 25-9 |
| Utah Tech | 11-7 | 3 | 19-15 |
| UT Arlington | 9-9 | 5 | 18-14 |
| Southern Utah | 6-12 | 8 | 10-22 |
| Tarleton State | 5-13 | 9 | 14-18 |
| Abilene Christian | 5-13 | 9 | 14-19 |
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