Clash at FedExForum: Memphis Tigers and Virginia Cavaliers Set for Basketball Showdown

As the Memphis Tigers prepare to host the Virginia Cavaliers at FedExForum, fans are eagerly anticipating a thrilling encounter in men's basketball. The upcoming game promises to be an exciting display of skill and strategy, with both teams looking to assert their dominance on the court.

The Tigers have been showing a strong offensive game in their recent outings. In their last three games, they've consistently scored over 75 points, with an impressive victory against the Aggies where they put up 81 points and another tight win over the Rams with 85 points after pushing through overtime. Their shooting has been solid; they've maintained field goal percentages around mid-40s and have excelled at free throws, hitting them at around 80 percent accuracy.

Defensively, there's room for improvement as turnovers seem to be an area of concern. The team turned over the ball 16 times against both Aggies and Rebels but managed to keep it slightly lower against VCU Rams with 18 turnovers including overtime. However, their assist-to-turnover ratio has shown some inconsistency which could be crucial in tight games.

Rebounding is another aspect where Memphis has demonstrated capability; pulling down more than 35 rebounds in each of their last three matches indicates that they can hold their own on the boards.

Playing at home should give them an edge as well; FedExForum is known for its vibrant atmosphere which often acts as a sixth man for the home side. With dedicated fans cheering them on, it's likely that we'll see some extra energy from the Tigers' players.

Looking ahead to this matchup scheduled for December 20th at FedExForum in Memphis TN (zip code:38103), fans can catch all the action live on ESPN2 (channel number:209). Tip-off time is set for midnight UTC (7 PM local time), so mark your calendars for what promises to be a captivating night of basketball featuring your very own Memphis Tigers!