Will the Memphis Tigers Claw Victory at Liacouras Center?
As the Memphis Tigers prepare to face off against the Temple Owls at Philadelphia's Liacouras Center, fans are eager to see if their team can bounce back from recent performances. The upcoming clash, scheduled for January 14th, will test the Tigers' resilience and ability to adapt.
Analyzing past games reveals a mixed bag of results for the Tigers. Their most recent encounter was a nail-biting double-overtime loss against the Mustangs with a close scoreline of 86-91. Despite showcasing defensive prowess with 7 blocks and an impressive 14 steals, their efforts were marred by high personal fouls totaling 43 and turnovers at 20. The team's shooting accuracy was consistent from both two-point (41 percent) and three-point range (25 percent), but it wasn't enough to secure victory.
Prior to that game, they suffered a narrow defeat against East Carolina Pirates with a score of 63-64. Once again, turnovers were an issue as they tallied up to 27, almost matching their opponents'. However, they did manage an improved three-point shooting percentage at 38 percent.
The game before facing the Pirates saw another close loss for Memphis when they visited UAB Blazers in Birmingham; this time by just two points (63-65). While their field goal percentage was low at only 31 percent overall, they dominated on rebounds with an impressive total of 55.
The trend suggests that while Memphis has been competitive in each matchup – often leading or tying multiple times throughout – closing out games has been challenging. Turnovers have consistently hindered them alongside fluctuating shooting percentages.
As they step into enemy territory on January 14th at Liacouras Center in Philadelphia – where home-court advantage is not on their side – it will be crucial for Memphis to tighten up ball control and capitalize on scoring opportunities more efficiently than in previous outings.
Fans can catch this anticipated match-up live or tune into broadcasts as these two teams battle it out on court starting from seven o'clock Eastern Time.