Memphis Tigers Claw Back to Victory Against Florida Atlantic Owls at FedExForum

The Memphis Tigers and the Florida Atlantic Owls faced off in a closely contested match that ended with the home team edging out their opponents 78-74. The Tigers' record now stands at an even keel, while the Owls find themselves on the losing side of this encounter.

At FedExForum, a crowd of 13,510 witnessed a game marked by frequent lead changes and ties. The scoreboard reflected a tug-of-war between both teams, with 14 lead changes and five instances where the score was level. The Memphis Tigers showed resilience on their home court as they overcame a one-point deficit from the first half to secure victory in front of their fans.

The Tigers demonstrated efficiency from two-point range, converting 59 percent of their attempts. Their overall field goal percentage matched that of their opponents at 44 percent for both teams. However, it was from beyond the arc where Memphis struggled slightly, making only five out of 27 three-point attempts for an 18 percent success rate.

Defensively, Memphis outshone Florida Atlantic with four blocks and an impressive tally of eleven steals throughout the game. These defensive efforts translated into points off turnovers; they capitalized on Owl's mistakes by scoring 18 points off turnovers compared to just five by Florida Atlantic.

On offense, second-chance points were crucial for Memphis as they notched up 23 compared to Florida Atlantic's respectable but lower total of eighteen second-chance points. This statistic underscores how offensive rebounds played a pivotal role in keeping possessions alive; Memphis grabbed thirteen offensive boards over Florida Atlantic's ten.

The free throw line also saw action with Memphis making eleven out of sixteen attempts which amounted to a conversion rate of approximately sixty-nine percent while Florida Atlantic had slightly better precision at seventy-nine percent from fifteen feet away.

Looking ahead after this hard-fought win, the Memphis Tigers will travel to face East Carolina Pirates at Minges Coliseum in Greenville on February 29th at 7:00 PM Eastern Time. Fans can catch all the action live as it unfolds on ESPN2.