Clash at FedExForum: Memphis Tigers Host Vanderbilt Commodores in Men's Basketball Showdown
As the Memphis Tigers prepare to host the Vanderbilt Commodores at FedExForum, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their recent performance trends. The Tigers have shown a robust offensive game in their past outings, with scores of 81, 85 (in overtime), and 77 points respectively. Their scoring has been consistent across halves and they've demonstrated an ability to close out games strongly.
Defensively, the Tigers have had some variability but have managed to maintain a competitive edge with notable statistics like nine steals against Ole Miss and eight against both Texas A&M and VCU. They've also been effective in blocking shots, with five blocks against Ole Miss highlighting their defensive prowess.
Rebounding has been another strong suit for the Tigers; they pulled down an impressive total of 42 rebounds against Ole Miss and maintained similar numbers in subsequent games. This rebounding strength has contributed significantly to second-chance points, which were particularly high at 18 points during the game against Ole Miss.
However, turnovers remain an area for improvement as they registered double-digit turnovers in each of these matchups. The assist-to-turnover ratio was best against Ole Miss at 1.33 but dropped notably in the overtime thriller versus VCU.
The upcoming game is set on December 23rd at FedExForum – a venue known for its vibrant atmosphere that could provide an additional boost for the home team. Fans can catch this exciting matchup on CBS where both teams will be looking to capitalize on their strengths while attempting to shore up any weaknesses before conference play intensifies.
With solid shooting percentages from both inside and beyond the arc across recent games – including a three-point shooting percentage of approximately 41 percent against Texas A&M – Memphis will look to leverage its offensive capabilities while tightening up ball handling to reduce turnovers. As always, defense will be key; maintaining or improving upon their average block and steal numbers could be crucial for controlling Vanderbilt's scoring opportunities.
The stage is set for what promises to be an engaging contest between these two teams as we approach holiday season basketball fever.