Did Memphis Tigers' Defense Falter Against Wichita State Shockers?

The Memphis Tigers faced off against the Wichita State Shockers at Charles Koch Arena, resulting in a 59-74 outcome. This game marked another challenging encounter for the Tigers, bringing their record to 0-2. Meanwhile, the Shockers improved their standing with a 2-0 record.

First Half

In the opening half, the Tigers struggled to find their rhythm offensively and defensively. They managed to score only 22 points while allowing the Shockers to build a significant lead with 40 points. The Tigers' shooting accuracy was at 41 percent from field goals and just 16 percent from beyond the arc. Curtis Givens III contributed significantly by scoring some crucial points but it wasn't enough to close the gap.

Second Half

The second half saw an improved performance from Memphis as they scored 37 points compared to Wichita State's 34. However, despite this effort, they couldn't overcome their first-half deficit. The team showed resilience with Quante Berry making key plays and Aaron Bradshaw dominating rebounds with a total of nine for the game.

Post Game Analysis

Throughout this matchup, turnovers were detrimental for Memphis as they committed a total of seventeen compared to Wichita State's thirteen. The Shockers capitalized on these mistakes by scoring seventeen points off turnovers which proved pivotal in maintaining their lead.

The defense of Memphis was also tested as they allowed thirty-eight points in paint while managing only thirty-four themselves despite having an effective two-point shooting percentage of fifty-two percent.

In terms of individual performances besides Givens III’s contribution; Simon Majok stood out by achieving an impressive eighty percent field goal percentage along with ten valuable points coming off bench play which accounted for twenty-nine bench contributions overall from his teammates too!

As we look forward towards future games - fans can catch up next when Florida Atlantic Owls visit FedExForum on January twenty-ninth at eight PM Eastern Standard Time broadcasted live via ESPN2 network coverage! Stay tuned & share your thoughts about what lies ahead for our beloved team!