RUSTON, La. – Middle Tennessee traveled to Ruston to take on Louisiana Tech, securing a 55-46 victory behind strong performances from Savannah Davis and Anastasiia Boldyreva.

The Blue Raiders' offense got off to a slow start but managed to carry a one-point lead into the second quarter. Ta'Mia Scott and Boldyreva each scored four points in the opening period, while Courtney Blakely forced three turnovers and recorded a steal.

In the second quarter, Jaylynn Gregory joined the offensive effort, scoring five points, including a crucial 3-pointer. Despite the Blue Raiders' efforts, Louisiana Tech consistently found answers, sending Middle Tennessee into halftime trailing 24-21.

Out of the break, the Blue Raiders' offense came alive, led by Davis, who continued to make an impact off the bench. She was perfect from the field and beyond the arc, scoring nine points in the third quarter on 3-of-3 shooting from deep. Middle Tennessee took a 47-42 lead heading into the final period.

In the fourth, the Blue Raiders' defense clamped down, holding Louisiana Tech to just 11 points in the quarter and 22 in the second half. Fouls proved costly for the Lady Techsters, as Gregory and Boldyreva capitalized at the free-throw line, each going 2-for-2. Boldyreva finished a perfect 4-for-4 from the stripe.

Davis and Boldyreva were key factors in the win. Davis tied her career high with 12 points, while Boldyreva recorded a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Their efforts helped the Blue Raiders pull away late and secure the win.

By the Numbers

8% – The Blue Raiders held Louisiana Tech to just 8% shooting from 3-point range, allowing only one made three.

11 – Boldyreva dominated the boards, finishing with 11 rebounds.

12 – Davis tied her career high with 12 points.

From Head Coach Rick Insell

"We knew it was going to be a tough game. There were a lot of things our kids had to go through in the last couple of days. We should have brought them out here on Tuesday because they were so stressed out about the weather. I'm really proud of how they fought through it and won a big game. That was huge for them. I thought Davis did a great job, and 'E' (Elina Arike) hit a big shot down the stretch and wasn't afraid to take it. We called her number on that one play, and she missed that layup—it would have been a big play for her. Real proud of our players."