Memphis Tigers and Red Storm Face Off at The Mirage in Close Contest

The Memphis Tigers now stand at 0-1 after a narrow defeat to the St. John's Red Storm with a final score of 61-57. The game, held at The Mirage in Las Vegas, showcased both teams' competitive spirit but ultimately saw the Red Storm edge out the home team.

The Memphis Tigers started strong with a slight lead in the first quarter, securing 12 points against the Red Storm's 11. However, momentum shifted as St. John's found their rhythm in the second quarter, putting up an impressive 20 points to overtake the home team who managed only an equal number of points from their first-quarter tally.

As play resumed after halftime, the Tigers fought back valiantly adding another 14 points to their score but still trailed behind as St. John's put up 13 points maintaining their lead. In a determined final push during the fourth quarter, Memphis outscored St. John's by two points but it wasn't enough to close the gap entirely.

Key players for Memphis showed resilience and skill throughout each quarter despite falling short on overall scoring against their opponents from St. John's who consistently matched or exceeded them in each period of play.

Looking ahead for fans of The Memphis Tigers is an away game against Indiana Hoosiers scheduled for November 26 at The Mirage with tip-off slated for 8:45 PM Eastern Time (ET). This upcoming matchup can be caught live on FloSports via internet broadcast networks ensuring fans won't miss any action from Las Vegas.