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Middle Tennessee State University hockey (3-5-1) fell to the University of Central Florida (6-1-0) Friday night, before handing the Knights their first loss of the season Saturday at the Ford Ice Center in Antioch, Tennessee Game one The Blue Raiders looked to respond after falling 6-1 to UCF on Friday night. Both teams remained scoreless throughout the first period, before UCF broke the tie in the second.

Following back-to-back road losses, MTSU football (2-3, 0-1 CUSA) is back in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, for a midweek Conference USA clash with the University of Delaware (2-3, 0-1 CUSA). The Blue Raiders and Fightin’ Blue Hens last met on Oct. 22, 2025, with Delaware securing a 31-28 victory in its first CUSA season. Delaware also leads the all-time series between the two schools 3-0. Here are three things to know before the Blue Raiders battle with the Fightin’ Blue Hens. 1. No Minicucci?

Thunderstorms, strong winds, heavy flooding and power outages are expected in Tennessee this weekend in the wake of Hurricane Isais’ trajectory throughout the South. AAA guides Tennesseans on how to safely prepare their homes and vehicles ahead of the storms. “The biggest mistake Tennesseans can make is waiting until the storm is already overhead to take action,” said AAA spokeswoman Megan Cooper. “Secure your property, know where you will shelter and check your vehicle now.

Categories: Kevin Tresolini of Delaware Online and William McCarthy of The Review gave an inside view of a Fightin’ Blue Hens team that has one big question mark going into the weekend. MTSU football is back to Conference USA play, welcoming the University of Delaware for each team’s first midweek game of the season. Kevin Tresolini of Delaware Online and William McCarthy of The Review gave an inside view of a Fightin’ Blue Hens team that has one big question mark going into the weekend.

Conference USA released its pre-season basketball polls Thursday, with Middle Tennessee women’s basketball voted to finish second in the conference, and the men’s team voted to finish fifth. The pre-season recognition extended to several Blue Raiders, including Blair Baugus, Mya Kone and Jahvin Carder. Baugus returns after earning CUSA Freshman of the Year honors last season for the Lady Raiders. The Waynesboro, Tennessee native averaged 13.5 points and 9.2 rebounds per game.

The Tennessee Press Association will host a gubernatorial forum at the end of the month at MTSU. TPA scheduled the event for Oct. 27. The organization invited Republican nominee U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn and Democratic nominee and Memphis City Councilmember Jerri Green and independent candidates David Hatley and Lauren Pinkston to participate. Candidates Green, Hatley and Pinkston have confirmed their attendance at the forum.

MTSU made several rankings in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 list of best national universities, highlighting its programs in applied engineering, business, nursing, computer science and psychology. The report gave MTSU a 77 out of 100 overall score – a score based on graduation rates, retention rates, financial resources, standardized tests and peer assessments.

The Middle East Center connects academic study with cultural practice, giving students opportunities to explore the region’s customs through courses and cultural events. According to its website, the center’s mission brings faculty research and public outreach together to provide resources to the community and students. President Sidney A. McPhee established the Middle East Center in 2006 as the first of its kind in Tennessee.

College Hockey South announced the four-team lineup for its sixth annual Veterans Day Cup, hosted this year at the Ford Ice Center in Clarksville, Tennessee, Nov. 14-15. Middle Tennessee State University (2-4-1-0, 0-1-1-0 CHS), Kennesaw State University (2-2-0-0, 1-1-0-0 CHS), Austin Peay University (0-4-0-0, 0-2-0-0 CHS) and Eastern Kentucky University (1-5-0-0) will compete in the holiday weekend tournament.

Categories: From humble beginnings to Grammy stardom, MTSU alum Tay Keith leaves behind a legacy that lives on through his family, his friends and his work. Many knew Tay Keith as a Grammy-winning music producer who worked with the likes of Travis Scott, Drake and Sexyy Red.