Memphis Tigers Edge Out Xavier Musketeers at Cintas Center in Tight Contest

In a closely contested encounter at the Cintas Center, the Memphis Tigers secured a narrow victory over the Xavier Musketeers with a final score of 66-63. The Memphis Tigers now hold an improved season record of 1-0, while the Xavier Musketeers fall to 0-1.

The game began on an even keel with both teams locked at 15 points after the first quarter. The second quarter saw a slight dip in scoring for the Memphis Tigers, managing only 10 points against the Musketeers' 11. However, as play resumed after halftime, both teams ramped up their efforts with each adding another 16 points to their tallies in the third quarter.

The fourth quarter was where the Memphis Tigers truly shone. They outscored their opponents by four points, netting an impressive 25 compared to Xavier's 21. This surge proved decisive as it helped seal their victory on enemy territory.

Key players for Memphis included their top scorer who contributed significantly to their total score and played a vital role during crunch moments of the game. Their defense also stood strong when it mattered most, fending off late surges from Xavier and maintaining composure under pressure.

On Xavier's side, despite falling short on this occasion, they demonstrated resilience throughout and kept fans on edge until the final buzzer sounded. Their scoring was consistent across all quarters which is indicative of a team that has potential to bounce back strongly in subsequent games.

Looking ahead for fans of the Memphis Tigers: The team is scheduled to face off against Temple Owls at Liacouras Center located in Philadelphia on December 30th at around noon local time (7 PM UTC). While there won't be any broadcast networks covering this event live, supporters can follow updates through various sports news outlets and social media platforms for real-time information about this upcoming game.