CONWAY, S.C. — Middle Tennessee went into overtime and grabbed the first game of the Myrtle Beach Invitational against Ohio University by a score of 83-81.
The Blue Raiders and Bobcats went back and forth to start the game, with Ohio leading 14-9 in the first five minutes. MTSU then didn't allow a point for four-straight minutes, before tying the game at 18 with 9:24 left in the first half.
At halftime, MTSU led the Bobcats by one, 32-31. (7 points), (7 points), and (6 points) led the Blue Raiders in the first 20 minutes of the game.