Memphis Tigers Set to Host North Carolina Central Eagles at Elma Roane Fieldhouse
As the Memphis Tigers prepare to face off against the North Carolina Central Eagles at the Elma Roane Fieldhouse, fans are eager for a glimpse of what might unfold on December 9th. The upcoming game promises to be an intriguing matchup, but recent performances suggest that the Tigers have some critical areas needing improvement if they hope to secure a victory.
In their last outing on December 3rd against South Carolina Gamecocks, the Memphis Tigers struggled significantly in several key aspects of their game. Scoring only 54 points compared to South Carolina's 79, it was evident that offensive efficiency was lacking. The field goal percentage stood at a mere 32 percent and from beyond the arc, it was just under 29 percent. These numbers were dwarfed by South Carolina's robust paint presence where they scored an overwhelming majority of their points.
The rebounding battle was another area where MEM fell short; they managed only 30 rebounds while South Carolina dominated with 52. This significant deficit in board control contributed heavily to their loss and is something that must be addressed before facing NCCU.
However, not all is bleak for MEM fans. In a previous game on November 27th against Indiana Hoosiers, despite losing with a scoreline of 64-79, there were positive takeaways including better ball distribution leading to nine assists and improved turnover management with only nine turnovers - showing signs of better ball handling and decision-making.
Defense will also play a pivotal role in this upcoming contest as MEM has shown capability in this area with six steals against both Indiana Hoosiers and South Carolina Gamecocks; however consistency will be key especially after allowing too many easy baskets in recent games.
The North Carolina Central Eagles come into this game without any data provided from recent matchups which could either serve as an advantage or disadvantage depending on how well-prepared MEM can be for any surprises NCCU may bring forth.
With these factors considered, it's clear that if the Memphis Tigers wish to emerge victorious from this encounter they need not only improve their shooting accuracy but also bolster their defense and rebounding efforts – areas where they've been outperformed recently by opponents who have taken full advantage of these weaknesses.
Fans looking forward to supporting their team can catch all the action scheduled for December 9th at Elma Roane Fieldhouse in Memphis starting at 8:00 PM local time (CT). Unfortunately for those unable to attend in person, no broadcast networks have been listed for viewing options; thus attending live seems like the best bet for catching what should hopefully be an exciting turnaround performance by MEM.