Memphis Heads to Birmingham for Showdown with UAB at Bartow Arena
As the Memphis Tigers prepare to face off against the UAB Blazers at Bartow Arena, fans are eager to see if the team can turn around their recent performance trends. The upcoming clash scheduled for January 4th will be a test of resilience and strategy for the Tigers, who have shown a mix of strengths and weaknesses in their past games.
Analyzing their last three performances, it's clear that Memphis has been struggling with consistency. In their most recent game against Golden Hurricane, they fell short by nine points, scoring 62 compared to Tulsa's 71. Their field goal percentage stood at a low 35 percent with an even more concerning three-point percentage of just 15 percent. However, they did manage to dominate points in the paint with a significant tally of 44.
Against Mississippi State Bulldogs prior to that, Memphis scored only 63 points while allowing 81. Their shooting was slightly better but still not up to par as they made only 29 percent from the field and matched their previous three-point performance at an unimpressive rate of one-third success.
However, there is a glimmer of hope from their encounter with Southern Miss Lady Eagles where they edged out a victory by two points. The Tigers showed improvement in assists and second-chance points but still turned over the ball too often which could be detrimental against UAB's defense.
The key takeaway for Memphis is that while they have shown potential in rebounding and creating opportunities inside, there is an urgent need for them to improve shooting accuracy from beyond the arc and maintain possession more effectively.
As we look ahead towards this challenging away game at Bartow Arena—a venue known for its vibrant atmosphere which could influence play—the Tigers must focus on tightening up defensively and capitalizing on every scoring chance if they wish to secure victory on foreign ground.
Fans can catch all the action live on January 4th as both teams take center stage in what promises to be an intriguing matchup between these competitive sides.