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Middle Tennessee loses 86-81 in back-and-forth affair with Liberty

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3/8/2025 | 2 p.m.

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MURFREESBORO, Tenn. –Middle Tennessee (20-10, 11-6 CUSA) had a career-best performance out of big man Essam Mostafa, who finished with 30 points and 20 rebounds, but unfortunately fell just short against the Liberty Flames (24-6, 12-5 CUSA) 86-81.

Liberty's hot shooting got them out to an early lead through the first 10 minutes until Middle Tennessee went on a 9-2 run that gave the Blue Raiders their first lead of the night at 25-22 with 7:23 left in the half.