Memphis Tigers Set to Battle SMU Mustangs at Moody Coliseum
As the Memphis Tigers prepare to face off against the SMU Mustangs at Moody Coliseum, fans are eager for what promises to be an electrifying game. The Tigers have shown resilience and a fighting spirit in their past performances, which could be pivotal in their upcoming clash.
The last time the Memphis Tigers took to the court on December 17, they faced a tough opponent in Mississippi State Bulldogs and came up short with a score of 63-81. Despite this loss, there were several positives to take away from that game. The Tigers managed to secure more offensive rebounds than usual and showed an improved assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.45 compared to previous games.
In contrast, during their December 10 encounter with Southern Miss Lady Eagles, the Tigers emerged victorious with a close scoreline of 69-67. This win was characterized by a balanced offense that saw them shoot nearly 40 percent from beyond the arc and maintain an assist-to-turnover ratio above one.
However, it's worth noting that consistency has been an issue for MEM throughout these games. Their field goal percentage has fluctuated significantly; shooting only around 29 percent against Mississippi State but improving against Southern Miss.
The SMU Mustangs will provide another challenging matchup for MEM as they step into Moody Coliseum—a venue known for its intense atmosphere and passionate fans. The Mustangs' home-court advantage cannot be underestimated; however, if MEM can harness their fast break points like they did when scoring 18 against Columbia Lions on December 7th while maintaining defensive pressure through steals and blocks as seen across recent games, they stand a good chance of coming out on top.
MEM's ability to control turnovers will also be critical in this matchup—especially considering how turnovers played a key role in both teams' performances in past games.
Looking ahead at what is sure to be an exciting game on February 3rd at Moody Coliseum set for tip-off at 8:00 PM local time (Dallas), fans should expect nothing less than full-throttle basketball action from both sides. For those unable to attend in person, details regarding broadcast networks or streaming services have yet been announced but stay tuned for updates as game day approaches.