BIRMINGHAM, Alabama -- It was a successful first day of Conference USA Tournament title defense for MTSU on Thursday, as the Blue Raiders cruised by UTSA 86-70 at Legacy Arena.
The C-USA regular-season champion Raiders (28-4), who were ranked No. 25 in the latest USA Today Coaches Poll for the first time in school history, pushed their winning streak to four in the league tournament. They are now 3-1 all-time against the Roadrunners (14-19) after winning both meetings this season.
"We got exactly what we thought we'd get out of Steve (Henson's) team," MTSU coach Kermit Davis said.