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Memphis Basketball Faces Crucial AAC Matchup Against SMU After Loss to North Texas

The Memphis Tigers look to rebound from a damaging defeat as they prepare for a pivotal game against SMU, with NCAA tournament hopes hanging in the balance.

  • Memphis basketball team, after a 76-66 loss to North Texas, aims to secure a win against SMU to keep NCAA tournament aspirations alive.
  • The Tigers, currently 18-7 overall and 7-5 in AAC play, face SMU in Dallas, leveraging the opportunity for a Quad 1 win.
  • In their previous meeting, Memphis narrowly defeated SMU 62-59, showcasing a strong defensive effort against SMU's 3-point shooting.
  • Memphis struggles with defensive rebounding, ranking 330th nationally, a weakness SMU's top offensive rebounding could exploit.
  • Jason Edwards' standout 30-point performance led North Texas to victory over Memphis, highlighting the Tigers' defensive challenges.
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