MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – For the first time in the Nick McDevitt era, Middle Tennessee and Tennessee will face off on the hardwood. The in-state match up will close out the Blue Raiders non-conference slate in Knoxville, Tenn. on December 23.
"We are looking forward to playing the University of Tennessee this year," said head coach McDevitt. "It will be a great test for our team."
The two squads met last in Knoxville in March of 2012, with the Blue Raiders toppling the top-seeded Volunteers 71-64 in the NIT. Middle Tennessee went on a 15-0 run to close out the game for the third Power Five win since 2010.