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Memphis Tigers Look to Dominate Tulsa Golden Hurricane in Upcoming Showdown; David Jones Emerges as Top Performer

The Memphis Tigers are gearing up for an exciting matchup against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane on January 4th at the Donald W. Reynolds Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The game is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM local time and will be broadcasted on ESPN+.


Jan 26, 2023; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Tigers guard Keonte Kennedy (1) reacts after a dunk during the second half against the Southern Methodist Mustangs at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Both teams have been putting in the work on the court, and their previous games' statistics reveal some standout performers. For the Memphis Tigers, one player who has consistently delivered exceptional performances is David Jones. Playing as a forward, Jones has been a force to be reckoned with, averaging an impressive 19 points, 3 assists, and 5 rebounds per game over the past three games.


In their most recent game against Austin Peay Governors, Jones showcased his versatility by contributing 19 points, 3 assists, and 5 rebounds. He displayed great shooting accuracy with a field goals percentage of 36% and a free throws percentage of 100%. His defensive skills were also on display with 3 steals and a block.


Another player to watch out for is Caleb Mills, who plays as a guard for the Memphis Tigers. Mills has been a consistent scorer, averaging 8 points per game over the past three games. In their game against Austin Peay Governors, Mills contributed with 8 points and 1 assist.


Looking at the overall performance of the Memphis Tigers over the past three games, they have shown strength in their offensive game with an average of 68 points per game. Their shooting accuracy has been decent with a field goals percentage of around 36% and a free throws percentage of approximately 67%.


On the other side of the court, the Tulsa Golden Hurricane have some standout players as well. Matt Reed has been leading the team's scoring efforts with an average of 16 points per game. In their most recent game against Southwestern Oklahoma State Bulldogs, Reed contributed 16 points and 0 assists.


Jared Garcia has also been a key player for the Tulsa Golden Hurricane, averaging 10 points and 4 rebounds per game. In their game against Southwestern Oklahoma State Bulldogs, Garcia showcased his shooting skills with a field goals percentage of 57% and a free throws percentage of 100%.


As the Memphis Tigers take on the Tulsa Golden Hurricane, it will be interesting to see how David Jones and Caleb Mills perform against the strong defensive presence of Matt Reed and Jared Garcia. Both teams have shown great potential in their previous games, and this matchup promises to be an exciting one.


Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+ as these two teams battle it out on January 4th at the Donald W. Reynolds Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

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