Auburn Tigers Face Setback at State Farm Arena Against Memphis Tigers in Men's Basketball Showdown
The Auburn Tigers, ranked 11th, faced off against the unranked Memphis Tigers at the State Farm Arena. The final score read 73-82 in favor of Memphis, marking a challenging game for Auburn. The Auburn Tigers now stand with a record of 11 losses and an unspecified number of wins, while the Memphis team's win-loss record remains undisclosed.
The game was a hard-fought battle between both teams. The Auburn Tigers started strong with 32 points in the first half but were outscored by six points as their opponents put up 38. In the second half, despite adding another 41 points to their tally, they could not close the gap created by Memphis who scored an additional 44 points.
Auburn's performance showcased their ability to draw fouls and capitalize on free throws with a high conversion rate of approximately 79 percent from the line. They also demonstrated quick transitions with an impressive total of 18 fast break points. However, they struggled from beyond the arc, making only six out of twenty-four three-point attempts which translates to a mere success rate of about twenty-five percent.
The defensive efforts from both teams resulted in two blocks each throughout the game. Steals were also pivotal; however, it was here that Auburn fell short compared to their counterparts—recording six steals against nine by Memphis.
In terms of rebounds and ball movement, there is room for improvement for Auburn as they gathered thirty-two rebounds and made eleven assists throughout the contest compared to forty-three rebounds and fourteen assists by Memphis.
Looking ahead after this tough encounter at State Farm Arena where nearly eight thousand fans witnessed intense basketball action between these two competitive teams—the next challenge awaits for Auburn back home at Neville Arena against Georgia State Panthers on December 14th at eight PM Eastern Time. Fans can catch this upcoming match live on SEC Network+ via internet broadcast networks.