Memphis Tigers Set to Challenge UAB Blazers at Bartow Arena
As the Memphis Tigers prepare to face off against the UAB Blazers at Bartow Arena, fans are looking forward with anticipation to what promises to be a riveting encounter. The Tigers have had a tumultuous season so far, but there's more than meets the eye when it comes to their performance on the court.
In their last game on December 30th against Tulsa's Golden Hurricane, despite falling short with a final score of 62-71, the Tigers showed significant promise in certain aspects of their gameplay. They outrebounded Tulsa with 45 rebounds compared to Tulsa's 37 and demonstrated aggressive play that resulted in 44 points in the paint. However, shooting accuracy was an issue; they only made 35 percent of field goals and a disappointing 15 percent from beyond the arc.
Earlier on December 17th against Mississippi State Bulldogs, Memphis faced similar challenges. They were outscored by nearly twenty points but managed to secure more offensive rebounds (17) than Mississippi State (9). Yet again, shooting was not up to par as they hit just under one-third of their three-point attempts and only made half of their free throws.
The game against Southern Miss Lady Eagles on December 10th saw a brighter outcome for MEM with a narrow victory at 69-67. Their three-point shooting improved dramatically as they hit ten out of twenty-six attempts – translating into an impressive thirty-eight percent success rate from downtown.
The upcoming match-up presents an opportunity for redemption for MEM. The key lies in maintaining their rebounding strength while improving shot selection and execution. If they can capitalize on turnovers like they did against Southern Miss – scoring seventeen points off turnovers – and maintain or improve upon their thirty-eight percent three-point shooting percentage from that game, then MEM could very well walk away victorious.
UAB Blazers will not make this easy though; any team playing at home has its advantages and will undoubtedly come prepared for battle. It is imperative that MEM brings intensity from tip-off until the final buzzer if they hope to overcome UAB's home-court advantage.
Fans should mark their calendars for January 3rd at Bartow Arena where all eyes will be set on whether Memphis can turn potential into victory. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:00 PM local time in Birmingham, AL. Those unable to attend can catch all the action live where it unfolds – ensuring not a moment is missed from what promises to be an enthralling contest between these two teams.