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Middle Tennessee Downs Murray State 78-61 - Match Report

Middle Tennessee got 19 points from Jo'Vontae Millner-Criss en route to a 78-61 victory over Murray State on Wednesday at Murphy Athletic Center.

Middle Tennessee was the ATS victor, as they covered the +7.5-point spread as an underdog.

Donovan Sims had 13 points for Middle Tennessee and Dontrell Shuler chipped in with 12 points. Dontrell Shuler had 6 assists for them, while DeAndre Dishman was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.

Murray State got 13 points from Chico Carter Jr. in a losing cause and another 13 points from Tevin Brown. Tevin Brown contributed 3 assists for them, while Tevin Brown had 7 rebounds.

Middle Tennessee led at halftime, $HalfScore.

Middle Tennessee had a 32-31 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Middle Tennessee heads into a battle against Chattanooga. Murray State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Austin Peay.