Can the Memphis Tigers Claw Back After a Narrow Defeat at Devlin Fieldhouse?
79-81 was the final score as the Memphis Tigers, ranked 10th, faced off against the Tulane Green Wave in an intense matchup. The Tigers now stand with a record that reflects their fierce competition on the court, while the Green Wave's victory adds to their season achievements.
The game took place at Devlin Fieldhouse in New Orleans, where 3,621 spectators witnessed a battle that saw 15 times tied and 11 lead changes. The Memphis Tigers showcased their defensive skills with an impressive 12 blocks and managed to steal possession three times. Offensively, they were able to assist on 12 occasions and scored a notable 32 points in the paint.
The first half ended with both teams locked at 34 points each. However, it was during the second half when scoring accelerated; Memphis put up an additional 45 points but fell just short as Tulane edged ahead with 47 points in that period alone. Despite this setback, key statistics for Memphis included converting more than half of their two-point attempts (53 percent) and maintaining a solid field goal percentage of around 47 percent throughout the game.
Memphis also excelled in rebounding by securing a total of 39 rebounds – ten offensive and twenty-five defensive – which contributed significantly to their second-chance opportunities resulting in an additional sixteen points. Their free-throw performance hovered around average at about sixty-four percent completion rate.
On Tulane's side, they demonstrated precision from beyond the arc hitting ten three-pointers at a forty-two percent success rate and outperformed Memphis from the free-throw line making seventy-nine percent of their shots. They also had fewer turnovers (seven) compared to fourteen by Memphis which allowed them to capitalize on eight points off turnovers.
Looking ahead for fans of The Memphis Tigers: your team is scheduled for another challenging encounter against UAB Blazers at Bartow Arena located in Birmingham on January twenty-eighth starting at four o'clock PM Central Time Zone. This upcoming game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN channel two hundred six where supporters can tune in for live coverage.