Memphis Tigers Set to Claw Back at Dale F. Halton Arena Against Charlotte 49ers
The Memphis Tigers women's basketball team is gearing up for a pivotal showdown against the Charlotte 49ers on Valentine's Day, and fans are eager to see if they can bounce back from their recent performance. The upcoming game at the Dale F. Halton Arena in Charlotte promises to be a test of resilience for the Tigers, who have shown both flashes of brilliance and areas needing improvement in their past games.
In their last outing on December 17th against Mississippi State Bulldogs, MEM was outscored with a final tally of 63-81. Despite this loss, there were positive takeaways; notably, the team managed seven steals and an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.45 – signs of an effective defense and ball movement when it clicks. However, shooting was a concern as they only hit 29 percent from the field and a mere 50 percent from the free-throw line.
Earlier in December (10th), MEM secured a narrow victory over Southern Miss Lady Eagles with a scoreline of 69-67. This win showcased their ability to close out tight games – an essential skill for any successful team. Their three-point shooting stood at an impressive 38 percent that night, coupled with tenacious rebounding that saw them grab offensive boards leading to crucial second-chance points.
However, consistency is key for MEM as evidenced by another previous game on December 7th where they fell short against Columbia Lions with a score of 66-76 despite putting up solid numbers in fast break points (18) and maintaining decent shooting percentages across the board.
Looking ahead to February's matchup against CHAR, Memphis Tigers must leverage their strengths while addressing weaknesses exposed in past performances. The focus should be on improving field goal percentage and capitalizing on free throws – areas where CHAR could exploit if not addressed.
CHAR will undoubtedly come prepared; thus MEM needs to maintain defensive pressure throughout all quarters while also finding rhythm offensively early on to set the tone for the game.
As Valentine’s Day approaches, fans are hopeful that Memphis will deliver a performance filled with heart and determination worthy of celebration rather than heartbreak.
The stage is set for February 14th at Dale F. Halton Arena where tip-off is scheduled for 6:30 PM EST (5:30 PM CST). Fans unable or preferring not to travel can catch all the action live as it unfolds from Charlotte right from their screens.