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Memphis Tigers and Tulane Green Wave Clash at Devlin Fieldhouse in Men's Basketball Showdown

The Memphis Tigers faced a tough opponent in the Tulane Green Wave, with both teams ending the game at 89-96. The Tigers now stand with a record of 0-1, while the Green Wave moves to 1-0.


Dec 3, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Tigers forward DeAndre Williams (12) shoots during warm ups prior to the game against the Mississippi Rebels at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

At Devlin Fieldhouse, the Memphis Tigers showcased a robust offensive performance against the Tulane Green Wave. The first half ended with both teams locked at 37 points each. However, it was during the second half that the game's intensity picked up as both teams fought hard on court. The Tigers managed to score an impressive 52 points after halftime but were outdone by Tulane's 59 points in the same period.


The Memphis team demonstrated their agility and defensive skills by accumulating a total of seven blocks and eleven steals throughout the game. Their offense was also noteworthy; they made ten three-pointers out of twenty-three attempts, translating to an impressive forty-three percent success rate from beyond the arc.


Despite their efforts, turnovers were an issue for Memphis as they totaled fourteen for the game which translated into sixteen points off turnovers for Tulane. On a positive note, they maintained a decent assist-to-turnover ratio of about one point two-one and scored twenty-three fast break points which highlighted their ability to capitalize on quick transitions.


On individual performances, Memphis players showed determination under pressure with solid contributions across various aspects of play including scoring thirty-four points in paint and securing thirty-nine rebounds collectively – nine offensive rebounds contributing to ten second-chance points.


Tulane’s performance was equally commendable as they recorded eight blocks and nine steals while also maintaining discipline with only seventeen turnovers despite aggressive play from both sides. They had slightly better shooting efficiency than Memphis with forty-eight percent field goal percentage compared to forty-two percent from their opponents.


The Green Wave capitalized on free throws making twenty-seven out of thirty-four attempts which amounted to seventy-nine percent accuracy from the line – this proved crucial in extending their lead over Memphis who had seventy percent free throw accuracy making twenty-one out of thirty attempts.


Looking ahead for fans of The Memphis Tigers: The team is set to host East Carolina Pirates at FedExForum located in Memphis on January seventh at seven o'clock PM Central Time Zone. This upcoming match will be available for viewing on ESPN+ internet broadcast networks ensuring fans won't miss any action as these two teams face off once again on court.

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