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Can Memphis Tigers Maintain Momentum at Tudor Fieldhouse?

76-56: The Memphis Tigers dominated the court against the Florida Atlantic Owls in a recent face-off that showcased their offensive and defensive capabilities. The Tigers, playing on their home turf at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee, improved their season record to an impressive tally with this victory. The Owls, despite a valiant effort, were unable to keep pace and fell further behind in their own season record.


Memphis Tigers VS Florida Atlantic Owls

The game began with the Tigers setting an aggressive tone early on. They outscored the Owls 28-8 in the first quarter, establishing a lead that would only grow as the game progressed. By halftime, the scoreline read 50-21 in favor of the home team – a mountain too steep for any opponent to climb.


The statistics tell a story of dominance by the Memphis squad. They outperformed Florida Atlantic across various aspects of play: total rebounds (44), assists (18), and steals (14). Their defense was impenetrable at times with four blocks and limiting turnovers to just 14 compared to 18 by their opponents.


Offensively, they were efficient from both inside and outside the arc. Shooting 44 percent from field goals is no small feat when attempting 70 shots; it speaks volumes about their shot selection and execution. Furthermore, sinking ten three-pointers at a rate of 38 percent helped them maintain distance from any potential comeback by Florida Atlantic.


The Owls did have moments where they shined – particularly in fast break situations where they scored 15 points – but it wasn't enough to challenge Memphis's lead significantly. A commendable free throw accuracy of around 83 percent also stood out for Florida Atlantic but was overshadowed by other areas where they struggled.


Looking ahead for fans of The Memphis Tigers is another away game set against Rice Owls at Tudor Fieldhouse located in Houston Texas on January 27th at around noon local time (2 PM Eastern Time). This matchup will be available for viewing so fans can follow along as The Memphis Tigers aim to continue building upon their successful season thus far.

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