MURFREESBORO, Tenn., March 31 -- Middle Tennessee State University issued the following news release:

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Middle Tennessee State University's Mock Trial Team closed its 2025-26 season with a trip to regional competitions, marking another step forward for a program that continues to grow in size, skill and confidence.

Mock trial is a competitive academic program where students simulate real courtroom proceedings. Participants take on roles as attorneys and witnesses, preparing legal arguments, examining witnesses, and presenting cases before judges in a structured competition format.

While the team did not advance past regionals, the season reflected steady progress across the board.

"What stood out is the growth," said...