MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee women's basketball (1-1, 0-0 CUSA) suffered its first loss of the 2026-27 season Friday night, falling 47-38 to Memphis (2-0, 0-0 AAC).

After a back-and-forth, low-scoring first half that included eight lead changes, the Blue Raiders entered halftime tied at 25 with the Tigers. Memphis opened the third quarter with a 6-0 run, eventually outscoring MTSU 22-13 in the second half to secure the nine-point victory.

Leading the charge for Middle Tennessee was forward Blair Baugus, who poured in a team-high 15 points on 6-of-11 shooting from the floor and seven rebounds. Mya Kone followed with nine points, while Maayan Cohen added seven. Stanislava Kabernick anchored the Blue Raiders' rebounding effort with nine boards, six of which came on the offensive glass.

Defensively, MTSU limited Memphis to 33.9 percent shooting from the field and one made shot from three-point range. In the paint, six Blue Raiders recorded at least one block, with Baugus and Kabernick swatting two apiece.

By the Numbers: 

1: The Blue Raiders held Memphis to just one made three-pointer on 17 attempts. 
8: Middle Tennessee tallied eight blocks, the team's most since recording seven against Missouri State on March 12, 2026. 
9: Kabernick hauled in a team-high nine rebounds. 
40: Baugus played all 40 minutes of the contest. 

Up Next: 

Middle Tennessee continues its two-game road swing on Thursday, Nov. 12, with an in-state matchup against the Tennessee Lady Vols in Knoxville, Tennessee. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. CST, with coverage provided by the Blue Raider Network.