Clash at FedExForum: Memphis Tigers to Host Texas A&M Aggies in Men's Basketball Showdown

As the Memphis Tigers prepare to host the Texas A&M Aggies at FedExForum, fans are anticipating a thrilling encounter in men's basketball. The Tigers have been showcasing a robust performance on their home court, and this upcoming game is expected to be no different.

In their recent outings, the Tigers have displayed a potent offense and an aggressive defense. Their last game against Alabama's Crimson Tide ended narrowly with an 88-91 loss, but not without demonstrating their scoring capabilities. The team excelled in points in the paint with 54 and fast break points totaling 18, indicating their ability to capitalize on quick transitions.

Despite the loss, there were positive takeaways for Memphis. They managed an impressive steal count of 13 and showed resilience under pressure with a two-point field goal percentage of approximately 49 percent. However, they will need to improve beyond the arc as they only converted one out of twelve three-point attempts.

The previous victory over Little Rock's Trojans at FedExForum saw the Tigers triumphing with an 87-71 scoreline. Their performance was marked by high-intensity defense leading to 16 steals and converting these opportunities into 25 points off turnovers. With a field goal percentage of around 54 percent and dominating inside scoring (50 points in paint), it was clear that when playing cohesively, Memphis can be formidable opponents.

The upcoming game promises excitement as fans look forward to seeing if Memphis can maintain its offensive prowess while tightening up its perimeter defense against Texas A&M Aggies' shooters.

Mark your calendars for December 18th; tip-off is scheduled at FedExForum located in Memphis, TN (zip code:38103). Fans unable to attend can catch all the action live on ESPNU (channel number:208).