Memphis Tigers Edge Out Vanderbilt Commodores at FedExForum in Men's Basketball Showdown

The Memphis Tigers, ranked 23rd, secured a narrow victory over the Vanderbilt Commodores with a final score of 77-75. The Tigers now hold a record of 23 wins and the Commodores stand at 0 wins following this encounter.

At FedExForum, the home crowd witnessed an intense battle where the Memphis Tigers displayed resilience and skill. The game saw multiple lead changes, totaling 12 throughout the contest, and was tied six times, indicating how closely matched both teams were. The Memphis squad managed to outscore their opponents in both halves with scores of 35 to Vanderbilt's 36 in the first half and an impressive rally of 42 points to Vanderbilt's 39 in the second half.

The Tigers' defense was formidable; they blocked five shots while stealing possession ten times from their opponents. Offensively, they made nine three-pointers out of twenty-five attempts which translated to a thirty-six percent success rate from beyond the arc. Their two-point field goal percentage stood at forty percent with twelve successful shots out of thirty attempts.

Memphis also capitalized on turnovers scoring eighteen points off them compared to just seven for Vanderbilt. They were also more effective during fast breaks scoring ten fast break points against seven by their opponents. In terms of rebounds, Memphis gathered thirty-two personal rebounds including eight offensive boards which contributed to ten second-chance points.

One area where Memphis excelled was free throw shooting; they made twenty-six free throws out of thirty-five attempts achieving a seventy-four percent success rate which proved crucial in their two-point win over Vanderbilt.

On the other side, despite falling short on the scoreboard, Vanderbilt put up strong numbers as well. They shot forty-three percent from field goals making twenty-four out of fifty-six attempts and were particularly effective from long range hitting ten three-pointers at a thirty-nine percent clip.

Vanderbilt also showed strength under their own basket pulling down thirty-nine total rebounds including six offensive ones but could not convert these into enough second-chance points managing only four compared to Memphis' ten.

Looking ahead for fans eager to support their team again: The next game for the Memphis Tigers will be against Austin Peay Governors at FedExForum located at 191 Beale Street in Memphis TN with zip code 38103 on December 31st. This match-up is scheduled for midnight local time and can be watched online via ESPN+. Fans are encouraged to mark this date as it promises another exciting display by their beloved team without any hint towards its outcome.