BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Thanks to another strong defensive performance, Middle Tennessee defeated WKU 59-41 on Saturday afternoon at E.A. Diddle Arena. With the win, the Lady Raiders clinched the Conference USA Regular Season title for the second consecutive season.
The Lady Raiders (23-4, 13-0 CUSA) opened the game strong defensively, holding the Lady Toppers (15-13, CUSA) scoreless over the opening five minutes of play. WKU shot just 2-of-19 from the field in the first quarter giving MTSU a 14-4 lead heading into the second. Both squads found their offensive rhythm in the second period as the Lady Raiders extended their lead to 14 midway through the quarter, but took a 31-20 lead into the half.