Clash at Moody Coliseum: Memphis Tigers Set to Challenge SMU Mustangs

As the Memphis Tigers prepare to face off against the SMU Mustangs at Moody Coliseum, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their recent trend of success. The Tigers have shown a strong performance in their past games, with an impressive victory over the Commodores where they edged out a win with 77 points against 75. This game highlighted their ability to capitalize on turnovers, scoring 18 points off them and maintaining a solid assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.0.

The defensive prowess of the Tigers was also on display as they racked up 10 steals and managed five blocks, showcasing their ability to disrupt opponents' plays. Offensively, they've been consistent from the free-throw line with a 74 percent completion rate and have shown an aptitude for fast breaks by adding another 10 points in that category.

In another notable game against the Cavaliers, Memphis demonstrated its offensive strength by putting up another 77 points and converting an impressive 82 percent from the free-throw line. Their three-point shooting was also effective at a rate of 39 percent.

The upcoming game is set against this backdrop of strong performances by Memphis. However, playing away at Moody Coliseum could present new challenges as home-court advantage has often played a significant role in basketball outcomes.

Memphis will need to maintain its high level of play both defensively and offensively while adapting to the energy and environment of Moody Coliseum if they wish to secure another win for this season.

Fans can catch all the action on February 18th at 8 PM Eastern Time as ESPN broadcasts what promises to be an exciting matchup between these two teams live from Dallas, Texas.