MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) -- Bo McCalebb scored 28 points and grabbed two rebounds to help New Orleans beat Middle Tennessee 82-75 in overtime on Saturday.
Kechan Myers also added 14 points and Shaun Reynolds hit 10 for New Orleans (14-5), which out-rebounded the Blue Raiders 42-41.
Middle Tennessee (7-10) dominated the first half in scoring, 28-24, though the Privateers bounced back in the second half to lead 42-38. New Orleans cinched the game in overtime, edging past the Blue Raiders 16-9.
Desmond Yates led Middle Tennessee with 30 points and five rebounds. Josh Sain contributed 13 points and Kevin Kanaskie added 12 points and two rebounds for the Blue Raiders.