Clash at FedExForum: Memphis Tigers to Host East Carolina Pirates in Men's Basketball Showdown

As the Memphis Tigers prepare to host the East Carolina Pirates at FedExForum, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its recent performance trends. The upcoming game, scheduled for January 7th, is set to be a pivotal match in the Tigers' season.

The Tigers have shown a mixed bag of results in their past few outings. Despite a high-scoring affair against Tulane where they put up 89 points, defensive lapses led to a loss with Tulane scoring 96 points. However, resilience is part of this team's identity; they bounced back with an impressive win over South Florida Bulls scoring 93 points and showcasing strong offensive capabilities with a field goal percentage of approximately 49 percent and converting over half of their two-point attempts.

Their dominance was further evident when they faced Alabama State Hornets at home. The Tigers' defense was impenetrable with an outstanding 14 blocks and holding the Hornets to just 61 points while racking up 83 themselves. This victory highlighted their ability to control the paint both offensively and defensively.

One area for improvement would be managing turnovers as they've consistently lost possession around fourteen times per game recently. Moreover, while their three-point shooting against South Florida was not as efficient as it could be, hitting only about 29 percent from beyond the arc, it's something that could potentially become a factor against East Carolina.

Playing at home has been advantageous for Memphis; fan support at FedExForum has been unwavering and often acts as an extra player on court providing energy boosts during critical moments of play.

Fans can catch this exciting matchup live on ESPN+ or attend in person at FedExForum in Memphis on January 7th at 19:00 local time. With both teams looking to assert themselves early in the year, this game promises intense competition and high energy from tip-off until the final buzzer.