Tudor Fieldhouse Showdown: Memphis Tigers to Battle Rice Owls
As the Memphis Tigers prepare to face off against the Rice Owls at Tudor Fieldhouse, fans are eager to see if their team can bounce back from a recent defeat. The upcoming game, scheduled for January 27th, is set against a backdrop of mixed performances by the Tigers.
In their last outing on December 17th at Elma Roane Fieldhouse, the Tigers fell short against the Mississippi State Bulldogs with a final score of 63-81. Despite putting up a valiant effort, they struggled with field goal accuracy at just 29 percent and were outrebounded by their opponents who grabbed an impressive total of 47 rebounds compared to the Tigers' 36. The Bulldogs also dominated in points in paint with 50 points, showcasing their ability to penetrate Memphis's defense.
However, not all recent memories are bitter for MT fans. A week earlier on December 10th, they witnessed a narrow victory over Southern Miss Lady Eagles where the home advantage might have played its part as they clinched a win with a scoreline of 69-67. Their three-point shooting was commendable that night at Tudor Fieldhouse as they hit an impressive rate of nearly 39 percent from beyond the arc.
The most concerning aspect for MT has been consistency in performance and turnovers; during these games turnovers have been high - reaching up to twenty in some cases - which could be detrimental when facing Rice Owls' defense.
The Owls will certainly pose challenges; however, there's reason for optimism among MT supporters. If they can replicate their three-point shooting prowess from the Southern Miss game and tighten up defensively by reducing points allowed in paint and turnovers committed – there’s every chance that this encounter could swing in favor of Memphis.
Looking ahead requires acknowledging past shortcomings while focusing on strengths – it’s this balance that will determine whether MT can emerge victorious come game day.
Fans looking forward to supporting Memphis Tigers should mark their calendars for January 27th when tip-off is set for an evening game at Tudor Fieldhouse located in Houston TX. While no broadcast networks have been announced yet for live coverage, die-hard supporters are sure not to miss out on what promises to be an exciting matchup between these two teams.