The Memphis Tigers will play the Missouri Tigers on Friday night at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri. Memphis defeated Jackson State by 17 points in their first game, while Missouri defeated UAPB by over 20 points in their first win.
Memphis Preview
The Memphis Tigers are 1-0 this season after they defeated Jackson State by a score of 94-77 in their last game. Memphis scored 47 points in each half, but they did allow 41 points in the second half. The Tigers shot 50.7% from the field, 39.3% on three pointers, and 65.2% on free throws in the game. Memphis was out rebounded by a total of 37-34, had 21 assists, and turned the ball over 16 times. Jaykwon Walton led the Tigers with 19 points and five rebounds, while David Jones added 15 points and two assists. Memphis gave up 77 points on 46% shooting from the field and forced 23 turnovers in the game.
Missouri Preview
The Missouri Tigers are 1-0 this year after they defeated UAPB by a score of 101-79 in their first game. Missouri scored 57 points in the first half and 44 points in the second half, but they didn’t play the best defense in the game. Missouri shot 56.3% from the field, 40% on three pointers, and 89.5% on free throws in the win. The Tigers recorded 38 rebounds, 17 assists, and they turned the ball over 13 times in the game. Sean East II led Missouri with 21 points and three rebounds, while Nick Honor added 18 points, four rebounds, and four assists. The Tigers allowed 79 points on 40.4% field goal shooting and forced 18 turnovers in the game.
Pick
This should be a very exciting game to watch, as we have the battle of the Tigers in this matchup. Both teams were able to score a ton of points in their first game, but both teams also had some defensive struggles. Memphis was out rebounded by Jackson State, which has to be a concern, while they also let Jackson State shoot 46% from the field. I think Missouri is the better team in this matchup and they should win the rebounding battle. Take Missouri to get the win here.