Final
for this game
Cumberland, Tenn. 54, Middle Tennessee 87
Nov 28, 2009 - 3:30 AM MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) -- James Gallman scored 19 points and Middle Tennessee State defeated Cumberland 87-54 on Friday night.The Blue Raiders (3-3) shot 51.4 percent (18 of 35) in a second half in which they outscored the Bulldogs 50-24.
Tied 12-12 early, Middle Tennessee scored eight straight points to lead 20-12 on two free throws by Montarrio Haddock with 9:37 left until halftime. The Blue Raiders led 37-30 at halftime, as Cumberland (1-7) committed 17 of its 28 turnovers in the first half.
Lamar Brinkley pulled the Bulldogs within 37-32 on a jump shot 19 seconds into the second half. But Middle Tennessee pulled away with 20 straight points to lead 57-32 on a 3-pointer by Gallman with 14:50 to play.
The Blue Raiders also received 11 assists and five steals from James Washington III.
Brandon Springer scored 24 points for the Bulldogs.
- NCAA BB
CUMBERLAND TN 54
MIDDLE TENN 87 FINAL
Nov 27 9:55 PM - NCAA BB
CUMBERLAND TN 30
MIDDLE TENN 37 HALFTIME
Nov 27 8:54 PM
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