Memphis Tigers Set to Battle 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 to see if their team can continue their recent success on the court. The Tigers have shown a strong performance in their past games, with a notable trend of overcoming opponents in the second half.
In their last game against Vanderbilt Commodores, Memphis displayed resilience by turning a close first-half score into a victory with 77 points over Vanderbilt's 75. Their ability to maintain fewer turnovers (9 compared to Vanderbilt's 17) and capitalize on points off turnovers (18) played a significant role in this win. Additionally, they demonstrated defensive prowess with 10 steals and an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.0.
The previous match-up saw Memphis secure another win with an identical score of 77 against Virginia Cavaliers. This time, they showcased even more impressive ball control by reducing turnovers to just 12 while stealing the ball an astonishing 15 times. Their three-point shooting was also noteworthy at approximately 39 percent.
Against Clemson Tigers, Memphis emerged victorious once again with a tight scoreline of 79-77. They excelled in offensive rebounds (10), which contributed to their second-chance points (14). Moreover, they maintained an excellent assist-to-turnover ratio of 2.0 and capitalized on turnovers by scoring 17 points from them.
Charles Koch Arena will provide its own challenges as it is known for its energetic atmosphere that could influence player performance; however, based on recent trends, the Memphis Tigers have shown that they can handle pressure and adjust strategies effectively during gameplay.
Fans can catch this anticipated match-up live on January 14th at Charles Koch Arena or tune into ESPN2 for broadcast coverage starting at local time zone hours corresponding to the scheduled tip-off time of 18:00 UTC+0.