Memphis Tigers Look to Prove Turnaround Against North Texas

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The Memphis Tigers men's basketball team has won 3 of their last 4 games after a two-game skid against Tulsa and Wichita State last month. Coach Penny Hardaway said his players did some soul-searching while snowbound in Wichita, Kansas, and there was also a 'little dispute' in the locker room following the collapse against Tulsa that point guard Dug McDaniel recently discussed. The Tigers will look to prove their recent turnaround is sustainable as they take on the North Texas Mean Green.

Why it matters

Memphis has been an up-and-down team this season, and this game against North Texas will be an important test to see if the Tigers have truly turned a corner after their recent struggles. A win could signal that the team has regained its footing, while a loss would raise more questions about their consistency and ability to sustain success.

The details

Over their last four games, the Tigers have won by an average margin of 20 points, with victories over Florida Atlantic, UAB and Charlotte. Their only loss in that stretch was a close 2-point defeat at home against Tulane. The team appears to have rediscovered its focus and intensity after the earlier skid, but they'll need to prove they can maintain that level of play against a solid North Texas squad.

• The Tigers have won 3 of their last 4 games since late January.
• Memphis suffered back-to-back losses against Tulsa and Wichita State in late January.

What’s next

The Tigers will look to build on their recent success when they take on the North Texas Mean Green in their next game.