Memphis Tigers Dominate with Precision Shooting at Charles Koch Arena
The Memphis Tigers, ranked 13th, delivered a commanding performance against the Wichita State Shockers, culminating in a decisive 112-86 victory. The Tigers' season record now stands impressively at 13-0, while the Shockers' record has been adjusted to 7-6. The game unfolded at Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, where the home team fell short despite their efforts.
The Memphis Tigers showcased an exceptional shooting display that overwhelmed the Shockers. The visiting team's field goal percentage was an impressive 65 percent with a total of 44 field goals made out of 68 attempts. Their prowess from beyond the arc was equally notable as they converted on 19 out of their 30 three-point attempts, translating to a remarkable three-point percentage of about 63 percent.
Moreover, the Tigers demonstrated efficiency inside the paint with a total of 42 points scored in that area. Their offensive rebounding efforts led to second-chance opportunities resulting in an additional tally of 19 points. Defensively, they were able to capitalize on turnovers by scoring an outstanding total of 31 points off turnovers.
The team's distribution was also noteworthy as they racked up a total of 25 assists over the course of play. This facilitated ball movement and created open shots for teammates which contributed significantly to their high shooting percentages.
On defense, Memphis applied pressure that resulted in ten steals and five blocks while limiting personal fouls to just fifteen for the entire game. This defensive intensity disrupted Wichita State's flow and contributed heavily to their eighteen turnovers.
Despite being outperformed by Memphis in several statistical categories, Wichita State managed some resistance through seven blocks and five steals but ultimately could not match up against their opponent's offensive firepower or defensive resilience.
As fans look forward to future matchups after this dominant display by Memphis Tigers basketball team, attention now turns toward their next challenge on home turf at FedExForum located in Memphis Tennessee USA (zip code:38103). The upcoming game is scheduled against South Florida Bulls on January18th at7:00 PM local time and will be broadcast nationally on ESPN channel206 for fans wishing to follow along live.