Memphis Tigers Set to Clash with Wichita State Shockers at Charles Koch Arena
As the Memphis Tigers prepare to face off against the Wichita State Shockers at Charles Koch Arena, fans are eager for insights on how their team might fare in this upcoming contest. The Tigers have shown a pattern of resilience and strategic play that could be pivotal in their next game.
In their last encounter on December 23, 2023, against the Vanderbilt Commodores, the Tigers eked out a narrow victory with a final score of 77-75. Despite shooting only 38 percent from the field and 36 percent from beyond the arc, they managed to secure more points off turnovers (18) than Vanderbilt did (7), showcasing their defensive prowess. Their free throw accuracy was also commendable at 74 percent.
The game before that saw them up against Virginia Cavaliers where they once again emerged victorious with an identical scoreline of 77-54. Their performance was marked by an impressive defensive effort that led to a total of 15 steals and points off turnovers tallying up to an overwhelming 27. The MEM capitalized on these opportunities by maintaining a higher field goal percentage (47) compared to UVA's (39).
Against Clemson Tigers earlier in December, MEM demonstrated offensive efficiency inside the paint scoring an impressive total of 44 points there which contributed significantly to their win with a scoreline of 79-77. They also showed better ball control committing only six turnovers compared to Clemson's fifteen.
The upcoming game presents another opportunity for MEM's defense to shine against WICH who will have home-court advantage but may struggle if MEM can maintain its aggressive defense and efficient scoring inside. The key for Memphis will be converting defensive stops into fast-break opportunities while continuing their trend of high free throw percentages.
MEM fans should look forward to January 14th when their team takes on WICH at Charles Koch Arena at what promises to be an exciting matchup starting at noon local time (6 PM GMT). For those unable to attend in person, ESPN2 will broadcast this thrilling encounter live on channel number two hundred nine ensuring no one misses out on what could potentially be another showcase of Memphis' tenacity and skillful play.