By David Oglesby Photo / MTSU Athletics MURFREESBORO, TN — As the MTSU Lady Blue Raiders prepare for their Super 16 match up in the WNIT against Cleveland State, they hope for success for the team and another game for Coach Rick Insell to send his illustrious career off on a high note — and give good vibes for his replacement and son Coach Matt Insell, who hopes to continue to have the Raiders reaching for the stars. Middle Tennessee rode resiliency, timely shooting and a ste
Photo / Vanderbilt Athletics OKLAHOMA CITY — Vanderbilt’s remarkable 2025–26 season came to a heart-stopping close Saturday night at the Paycom Center, where the Commodores fell to No. 4 seed Nebraska, 74–72, in the NCAA Tournament’s Round of 32. Vanderbilt finished 27–9, its deepest postseason run since 2012, after a game that swung wildly and ended with Tyler Tanner’s desperation heave from half‑court rattling off the rim as time expired. Tanner, a driving force all year fo
By David Oglesby Photo / MTSU Athletics MURFREESBORO, TN — Rick Insell, the winningest coach in Middle Tennessee women's basketball history, announced Thursday that he will retire at the conclusion of the 2025–26 season, bringing to a close a storied 21-year run that transformed the Blue Raiders into a consistent mid-major power. Insell, 74, who compiled 505 victories at his alma mater, will remain on the bench through Middle Tennessee’s upcoming WNIT run (first appearance on