Can the Memphis Tigers Claw Back After Narrow Loss to Wichita State Shockers?

The Memphis Tigers, with a record of 0-1, faced off against the Wichita State Shockers in a closely contested game that ended with a final score of 66-71. The Shockers improved their record to 1-0.

The Tigers started strong out of the gate, putting up an impressive 25 points in the first quarter. However, they struggled in the second quarter, only managing to add another 8 points to their tally. They regained some momentum after halftime, scoring 19 and 14 points in the third and fourth quarters respectively. Despite their efforts, it was not enough to secure victory at Charles Koch Arena.

Memphis showcased a balanced offensive effort but had difficulty from beyond the arc, converting just three out of nineteen three-point attempts for a sixteen percent success rate. From two-point range, they were more effective but still below par with forty-two percent shooting accuracy on fifty attempts.

Defensively, Memphis was active on the court with twelve steals contributing significantly to their twenty-eight points off turnovers. However, they were only able to block one shot throughout the game compared to two by Wichita State.

On rebounds, Memphis gathered thirty-five compared to Wichita State's forty-seven which proved crucial in second-chance opportunities where Wichita State edged them out by two points. The Tigers did excel at free throws making fifteen out of twenty for seventy-five percent accuracy.

A standout statistic for Memphis was their ability to capitalize on fast breaks where they scored seven points while holding Wichita State to four. Additionally noteworthy was their paint dominance; thirty-two of their sixty-six total points came from inside which underscored their aggressive play style despite falling short on this occasion.

The upcoming game for the Memphis Tigers will be against Florida Atlantic Owls at FedExForum located in Memphis Tennessee with zip code 38103 scheduled for January 20th at 3:00 PM Eastern Time (2:00 PM Central Time). Fans can look forward eagerly as this encounter will be broadcasted live from FedExForum so supporters can watch as these teams compete head-to-head once again.