Memphis Tigers Face Setback at The Mirage Against Indiana Hoosiers

The Memphis Tigers, with a record of 0-1, fell to the Indiana Hoosiers, who now hold a 1-0 record, in a game that ended 79-64.

At The Mirage in Las Vegas, the Memphis Tigers faced off against the sixth-ranked Indiana Hoosiers in what was expected to be an intense matchup. The Tigers started strong with an impressive first quarter performance scoring 21 points against the Hoosiers' 15. However, momentum shifted as the second quarter saw the home team doubling their efforts and outscoring the visitors by a significant margin of 30 points to just 12 for Memphis.

Despite trailing at halftime, the Tigers showed resilience and continued to battle through quarters three and four scoring 15 and then increasing their tally by one more point in the fourth quarter. Unfortunately for Memphis fans, it wasn't enough to close down on Indiana's lead which was solidified by consistent scoring across all quarters.

The statistics tell a story of hard-fought effort from both sides. The Memphis Tigers managed to secure a total of five steals and nine assists throughout the game but were hindered by nine turnovers equaling their assist count. Their shooting accuracy from two-point range stood at approximately 37 percent while their three-point attempts had about a 28 percent success rate.

On defense, they grabbed an impressive total of forty rebounds with fourteen being on offense giving them opportunities for second-chance points which they converted into thirteen additional points on board. Points in paint were also notable for Memphis as they scored twenty-eight compared to thirty-four by Indiana.

The opposing team demonstrated strong offensive skills with fifty-one percent field goal shooting accuracy including thirty-six percent from beyond the arc. They also capitalized on fast breaks contributing ten points from such plays while making nineteen assists over nine turnovers showing better ball handling efficiency than Memphis.

Looking ahead after this tough loss away from home soil, fans can look forward to seeing how their team will respond when they visit South Carolina Gamecocks at Colonial Life Arena located in Columbia SC on December third scheduled for an eight PM tip-off Eastern Time Zone (seven PM Central). This upcoming game will be broadcast nationally on SEC Network channel six hundred eleven ensuring supporters can follow every play as it unfolds live.