Middle Tennessee Dominates Webster in 109-56 Victory
Saturday, November 8, 2025, 7:30 PM ET · Murphy Center
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 109, Webster Gorloks 56, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Webster Gorloks vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders?
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders beat Webster Gorloks 109-56 at Murphy Center on November 8, 2025.
In a commanding performance, the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders triumphed over the Webster Gorloks with a final score of 109-56 at the Murphy Center. This decisive victory marks Middle Tennessee's strong start to the season, improving their record to 2-0. The Blue Raiders showcased their offensive prowess, averaging 78.6 points per game over their last ten outings, while limiting their opponents to an average of 71.1 points.
Middle Tennessee has been in solid form, with a record of 7-3 in their last ten games, including a recent win against the Milligan Buffaloes, where they dominated with a score of 100-51. Their performance at home has been particularly impressive, holding a home record of 4-2. In their last five games, they have averaged 80.8 points while allowing 67.6 points, demonstrating their capability to both score and defend effectively.
On the other hand, the Webster Gorloks faced a challenging matchup. Despite their efforts, they struggled to keep pace with Middle Tennessee, ending the game with a scoring average of just 56 points. The Gorloks have not had a strong start to the season, and this game further highlighted their difficulties against a high-scoring opponent.
The game saw several notable scoring plays in the second half, including a three-point jumper by Luka Jovanovic, which brought the score to 100-51. The Blue Raiders continued to build on their lead, with contributions from players like Marcus Whitlock Jr. and James Dent Jr., who both added significant points to the scoreboard. Jovanovic capped off the scoring for Middle Tennessee with a dunk, bringing the final tally to 109 points.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but it is always a critical factor in assessing team performance. The absence of key players can significantly impact a team's effectiveness, especially in a high-paced game like this one.
Betting lines from the market indicated a strong probability of a Middle Tennessee win, with a 1.0 win probability at the conclusion of the game, reflecting their dominance throughout the match. The conditions at the Murphy Center were conducive to a high-scoring affair, with the home crowd likely providing an additional boost to the Blue Raiders.
Viewers should have noted the Blue Raiders' ability to execute plays effectively, particularly in transition, as they capitalized on defensive lapses from Webster. The game served as a showcase for Middle Tennessee's depth and scoring versatility, setting a promising tone for their upcoming fixtures.
Leaders
- PointsChris Loofe14Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
- AssistsSean Smith5Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
- ReboundsChris Loofe6Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
- PointsCharles Nelson10Webster Gorloks
- AssistsCharles Nelson3Webster Gorloks
- ReboundsEthan Chartrand4Webster Gorloks
Recent form
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
Last 10: 7-3Streak W178.6 scored · 71.1 allowed per game4-2 at home
- W100-51vs Milligan BuffaloesNov 5
- L68-70at Jacksonville State GamecocksMar 14
- W77-75vs Louisiana Tech BulldogsMar 14
- W78-56vs Florida International PanthersMar 8
- L81-86vs Liberty FlamesMar 7
- W76-75at UTEP MinersMar 1
- W71-66at New Mexico State AggiesFeb 28
- W74-70vs Sam Houston BearkatsFeb 22
- L74-85vs Louisiana Tech BulldogsFeb 21
- W87-77at Western Kentucky HilltoppersFeb 16
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 26-8 | - | 17-3 |
| Sam Houston | 22-12 | 4 | 13-7 |
| Louisiana Tech | 20-14 | 6 | 11-9 |
| Western Kentucky | 18-14 | 6 | 11-9 |
| Middle Tennessee | 17-15 | 6 | 11-9 |
| Kennesaw State | 21-14 | 7 | 10-10 |
| Jacksonville State | 15-17 | 7 | 10-10 |
| New Mexico State | 16-16 | 9 | 8-12 |
| Missouri State | 16-18 | 9 | 8-12 |
| Florida International | 15-17 | 9 | 8-12 |
| UTEP | 11-20 | 8 | 7-13 |
| Delaware | 10-21 | 11 | 6-14 |
Box score
| Stat | Webster Gorloks | Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 21-52 | 43-87 |
| Field goal % | 40 | 49 |
| Three-pointers | 2-10 | 14-40 |
| Three-point % | 20 | 35 |
| Free throws | 12-18 | 9-12 |
| Free throw % | 67 | 75 |
| Rebounds | 30 | 48 |
| Offensive rebounds | 6 | 21 |
| Defensive rebounds | 24 | 27 |
| Assists | 10 | 27 |
| Steals | 6 | 12 |
| Blocks | 3 | 7 |
| Turnovers | 26 | 9 |
| Team turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 6 | 32 |
| Fast-break points | 14 | 15 |
| Points in the paint | 24 | 56 |
| Fouls | 10 | 18 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 56 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half27-65Jemard Sykes II made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ethan Chartrand.
- 2nd Half30-65Jemard Sykes II made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half30-68Tre Green made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jahvin Carter.
- 2nd Half32-68Justin Ugo made Jumper. Assisted by Adam Painter.
- 2nd Half32-71Tre Green made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jahvin Carter.
- 2nd Half32-74Tre Green made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half32-75Alec Oglesby made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half32-76Alec Oglesby made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half34-76Adam Painter made Layup. Assisted by Charles Nelson.
- 2nd Half34-78James Dent Jr. made Layup. Assisted by Jahvin Carter.
- 2nd Half35-78Justin Ugo made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half36-78Justin Ugo made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half37-78Justin Ugo made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half38-78Justin Ugo made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half38-80Jahvin Carter made Layup. Assisted by Jarred Hall.
- 2nd Half40-80Justin Ugo made Layup. Assisted by Charles Nelson.
- 2nd Half42-80Charles Nelson made Jumper.
- 2nd Half42-82Sean Smith made Jumper.
- 2nd Half42-83Alec Oglesby made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half42-84Alec Oglesby made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half42-87Alec Oglesby made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Sean Smith.
- 2nd Half42-90Sean Smith made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kamari Lands.
- 2nd Half42-92Chris Loofe made Jumper.
- 2nd Half44-92Colin DeBold made Jumper.
- 2nd Half46-92Will Harmon made Layup. Assisted by Kendall Horton.
- 2nd Half48-92Will Harmon made Jumper. Assisted by Dallas Harding-Fair.
- 2nd Half48-94Jahvin Carter made Layup.
- 2nd Half48-95Jahvin Carter made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half49-95Colin DeBold made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half49-97Jahvin Carter made Layup. Assisted by Jarred Hall.
- 2nd Half50-97Will Harmon made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half51-97Will Harmon made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half51-100Luka Jovanovic made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tre Green.
- 2nd Half51-102Marcus Whitlock Jr. made Layup.
- 2nd Half51-104Luka Jovanovic made Jumper.
- 2nd Half51-107James Dent Jr. made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tre Green.
- 2nd Half53-107Colin DeBold made Layup.
- 2nd Half53-109Luka Jovanovic made Dunk. Assisted by Alec Oglesby.
- 2nd Half54-109Colin DeBold made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half56-109Colin DeBold made Layup.
Win probability
Above the line favours Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders, below favours Webster Gorloks.
Venue
- Murphy CenterMurfreesboro, TN
- Attendance2503
- OfficialsJames Hicks, Craig Murley, Jeffrey Johnson
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