Clash at Devlin Fieldhouse: Memphis Tigers vs Tulane Green Wave in Men's Basketball Showdown
As the Memphis Tigers prepare to face off against the Tulane Green Wave at Devlin Fieldhouse, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their impressive performance. The Tigers have been on a roll, showcasing a strong offense and defense that has left opponents struggling to keep up.
Looking back at the game on December 30th against the South Florida Bulls, the Tigers came out on top with a 93-86 victory. Their offensive prowess was evident as they shot an impressive 49 percent from the field and an even more remarkable 54 percent for two-point attempts. They dominated points in the paint with 54 and capitalized on turnovers by scoring 20 points off them. The assist-to-turnover ratio stood at a solid 1.57, indicating efficient ball movement and smart playmaking.
In another recent matchup on December 22nd against Alabama State Hornets, MEM showed their defensive capabilities with an astounding number of blocks—14 in total—while also maintaining offensive efficiency by shooting over half of their field goals successfully (55 percent). They continued to exploit points in the paint with another dominant display of scoring 50 there.
The game against Texas A&M Aggies on December 18th further highlighted MEM's balanced approach as they once again excelled both offensively and defensively. Despite three players fouling out, they managed to maintain composure and secure an equal score of 83-79.
The upcoming game presents another opportunity for MEM to assert their dominance. The key factors will be maintaining high shooting percentages while continuing to capitalize on fast break opportunities which have been a significant source of points for them so far.
Tulane Green Wave will not make it easy though; they'll be looking to leverage home-court advantage and disrupt MEM's rhythm. However, given MEM's recent form, it is hard not to favor them going into this match-up.
Fans should expect nothing less than a thrilling encounter filled with strategic plays and high energy when these two teams meet on January 1st at Devlin Fieldhouse in New Orleans at 5:00 PM local time (CT). For those unable to attend in person, you can catch all the action live nationally broadcasted by ESPN channel number is available through your cable provider or streaming services that carry ESPN programming.