DESTIN, Fla. – Middle Tennessee women's basketball (3–3) stormed back from a 16-point first-quarter deficit to earn a gritty 54–48 victory over Providence (4-2) on Monday at Raider Arena.  

After scoring just two points in the opening quarter, the Blue Raiders flipped the game with a dominant defensive stretch, outscoring Providence 15–6 in the second quarter and 20–9 in the third to seize momentum. 

Freshman Blair Baugus delivered another standout performance, recording a double-double with 17 points and 13 rebounds, shooting an efficient 7–10 from the field. Senior guard Alayna Contreras added 22 points, including two clutch third-quarter threes and a perfect 10–12 at the free-throw line, powering MTSU's comeback. 

Coach's Comments 
They started scrapping in the second half. I thought we did a good job in our 1-2 press. Going back to what I said before halftime, we were 1-for-15 with our two best shooters. We got a lot of turnovers, and in the second half we just ran with it. 

By the Numbers 
15: Middle Tennessee took its first lead late in the third quarter during a decisive 15–0 run, turning a 26–21 deficit into a 37–28 advantage 

37: MTSU outscored Providence 37–24 in the second half.   

9: Middle Tennessee limited Providence to 9 points in third quarter.  

14: MTSU dominated with pressure defense, forcing 14 turnovers in the second half. 


UP NEXT: 
The Blue Raiders take on Mississippi State or Alcorn State on Tuesday, Nov 25. The game will air on the Blue Raider Network and broadcast on FLOsports.  

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