Memphis Tigers Seek Revenge Against Wichita State

The Tigers look to avenge their 15-point loss to the Shockers in January

Feb. 25, 2026 at 5:48pm

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The Memphis Tigers (12-15, 7-7 American Conference) will host the Wichita State Shockers (18-10, 10-5 American) in a rematch of their January 24th game, which the Shockers won by 15 points. Coach Penny Hardaway has promised Tigers fans that his team will keep fighting to try to secure a spot in the 10-team American Conference Tournament in Birmingham next month.

Why it matters

This game is crucial for the Tigers' postseason hopes, as they may not be able to afford more than one more loss in the final two weeks of the regular season to make the conference tournament field.

The details

In the previous matchup on January 24th, the Shockers defeated the Tigers by a 15-point margin. The Tigers will be looking to avenge that loss and keep their conference tournament aspirations alive with a win at home.

  • The rematch will take place on Thursday, February 25th at 8pm EST.
  • The Tigers' previous loss to the Shockers occurred on January 24th.

The players

Penny Hardaway

The head coach of the Memphis Tigers basketball team.

Wichita State Shockers

The men's basketball team from Wichita State University.

Memphis Tigers

The men's basketball team from the University of Memphis.

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What they’re saying

“Coach Penny Hardaway has promised Memphis Tigers fans several times over the past couple weeks that neither he nor his team would stop fighting.”

— Penny Hardaway, Head Coach, Memphis Tigers (dailymemphian.com)

What’s next

The winner of this game will take a step closer to securing a spot in the 10-team American Conference Tournament in Birmingham next month.

The takeaway

This rematch between Memphis and Wichita State is a crucial game for the Tigers' postseason hopes, as they look to avenge their previous loss and keep their conference tournament aspirations alive.