MURRAY, Ky. — It took three extra innings, but Middle Tennessee (14-12, 0-0 C-USA) came away with a win at Murray State (14-16, 11-3 OVC) and a much-needed confidence boost ahead of Conference USA play, which starts on Thursday.
MIDDLE TENNESSEE 3, MURRAY STATE 1 (10 Inn.)
» Murray State entered Tuesday afternoon's matchup as winners of seven of its last eight games.
» Both of the game's starting pitchers were perfect through two quick innings, but that ended with two outs in the top of the third, as Nahri Tath-Slezak hustled for a double with two outs.