Tigers Set to Pounce on Owls in Elma Roane Fieldhouse Showdown
As the Memphis Tigers prepare to host the Rice Owls at the Elma Roane Fieldhouse, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be a riveting encounter. The upcoming game, scheduled for February 20th, is poised to be a testament to the Tigers' resilience and strategic prowess.
The Memphis Tigers have shown flashes of brilliance this season but have also faced their share of challenges. In their last home game on December 17th against Mississippi State Bulldogs, they fell short by a margin of 18 points. Despite this setback, there were positive takeaways from that performance. The Tigers demonstrated an ability to create opportunities with an assist turnover ratio of 1.45 and managed to secure more offensive rebounds than their opponents.
However, it's clear that shooting accuracy has been a thorn in the side for MEM. With field goal percentages languishing at 29 percent and free throw percentages at just half success rate during their clash with Mississippi State Bulldogs, it's an area that cannot be overlooked if they aim for victory against RICE.
On December 10th against Southern Miss Lady Eagles, MEM showed more promise with improved field goal shooting at 39 percent and three-pointers finding their mark at a respectable rate of 38 percent. This two-point increase in overall field goals made was complemented by tenacious defense resulting in five blocks and six steals – signs that when dialed in defensively, MEM can control the pace and flow of the game.
The Rice Owls will not make things easy though; they come into this match-up knowing full well how crucial each conference game is as we edge closer towards tournament play. Their strategy will likely revolve around exploiting any weaknesses shown by MEM throughout the season while maintaining defensive pressure to stifle MEM's shooters.
For Memphis fans looking forward to supporting their team live or from afar should mark February 20th on their calendars as tip-off is set for 7:00 PM local time (CT) at Elma Roane Fieldhouse in Memphis, Tennessee. Those unable to attend can catch all the action where it will be broadcasted live – ensuring not a moment is missed from what promises to be an enthralling battle between these two contenders.