MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Two of the nation's best defensive teams squared off Thursday night at the Murphy Center, as Middle Tennessee welcomed North Texas in a Conference USA bout.
It was clear defense would reign with North Texas' scoring defense ranked third in the nation and MT's 12th. But, the Lady Raiders (11-7, 3-2) found just enough offense when it mattered most to get by the Mean Green (11-6, 2-3), 56-48.
"It was an ugly game, and I'm happy with the win," MT Head Coach Rick Insell said. "They've got a very good basketball team .