BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - A spectacular offensive performance in which five Blue Raiders scored in double figures led to a 99-90 win against Marshall and a berth in Saturday's Conference USA Championship game.
Reggie Upshaw had another spectacular night, going for 17 points, nine rebounds and three assists and became the 32nd member of Middle Tennessee's 1,000-point club with a free throw early in the contest.
JaQawn Raymond led Middle Tennessee with 20 points, tying his career high. Perrin Buford added 18 points, eight rebounds and five assists while Giddy Potts totaled 13 points and Darnell Harris pitched in with 12.