MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (Interstat) — Middle Tennessee used a dominant rebounding performance to defeat Delaware 78-66 in a Conference USA men’s basketball game Saturday at Murphy Athletics Center.

The Blue Raiders (13-14) outrebounded the Blue Hens 13-2 on the offensive glass, leading to key second-chance opportunities. Chris Loofe led Middle Tennessee with 13 rebounds and 11 points, while Torey Alston added 15 points and 12 rebounds. Delaware (9-18) was led by Justyn Fernandez’s game-high 22 points.

Middle Tennessee led 31-20 at halftime and maintained control despite a 46-point second-half effort from Delaware. The Blue Raiders committed only five turnovers. Attendance was 4,150.