Memphis narrowly lost to Wichita State, 88-82, in a tightly contested game at FedExForum, marking their fifth consecutive defeat. Despite a strong performance with 51.6% shooting and only seven turnovers, the Tigers struggled with rebounding and free throws, allowing the Shockers a significant advantage. Senior guard Dug McDaniel scored a season-high 29 points, while Quante Berry contributed 22 points off the bench. The Tigers led late in the game but couldn’t secure the win as Wichita State closed with a decisive run.

By the Numbers
  • Wichita State dominated rebounding, 44-27, including 18 offensive boards.
  • Memphis shot 51.6% from the field but only made 4 three-pointers out of 9 attempts (35.7%).
State of Play
  • Memphis has now fallen to 12-16 overall and 7-8 in the American Conference.
  • The team's loss ended a 75-game home winning streak when shooting over 50%.
What's Next

Memphis is set to face East Carolina on Sunday at 1 p.m., aiming to break their losing streak and improve their conference record.

Bottom Line

Despite a decent shooting night, Memphis must address their rebounding woes and defensive lapses to get back on track and avoid further losses as they head into the final stretch of the season.