Ta'Mia Scott scores 23 points in Middle Tennessee's loss to Liberty
- Belmont and Middle Tennessee faced off in Nashville after both teams played recently against Liberty.
- Ta'Mia Scott scored 23 points in a previous loss for Middle Tennessee against Liberty.
- The matchup offers both teams a key opportunity to improve their standings in their respective conferences.
Middle Tennessee Raiders faced off against the Belmont Bruins in Nashville, Tennessee, on Thursday evening, March 20, 2025. The game followed an earlier contest where Middle Tennessee experienced a narrow defeat to the Liberty Lady Flames with a score of 53-48. In that match, Ta'Mia Scott showcased her scoring ability by contributing 23 points, leading her team in a closely contested game. Belmont, on the other hand, is currently performing well, ranking fourth in the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) with strong statistics that include an average of 24.8 defensive rebounds per game. This impressive rebounding performance is highlighted by Kendal Cheesman's individual contribution of 6.7 rebounds per game, showcasing both defensive prowess and teamwork. As both teams prepared to meet for the second time this season, they were aware of their previous matchup on December 7, where Belmont walked away with a convincing 65-52 victory. Emily La Chapell was the standout for Belmont in that game, scoring 26 points, while Jalynn Gregory led Middle Tennessee with 15 points. Statistically, Belmont has been shooting well this season, making 42.7% of their shots from the field—a figure significantly higher than the 32.4% that Middle Tennessee has allowed their opponents to achieve. This performance is indicative of Belmont's strength as a team, particularly as they continue to excel in both offense and defense. Despite Middle Tennessee's decent three-point shooting, averaging 6.1 made shots per game, Belmont has been effective in limiting opportunities, averaging 0.2 fewer makes than they allow. In the last ten games, the Bruins have recorded a 6-4 record, averaging 73.1 points per game along with solid defensive efforts that have seen them allow an average of 65.4 points. In contrast, Middle Tennessee has thrived, achieving an impressive 8-2 record, allowing an average of only 49.8 points while scoring 60.6 points per game. The contrasting statistics set the stage for an exciting matchup filled with potential playoff implications and provided both teams a chance to showcase their talents and strategies in front of their fans.