Memphis Tigers Dominate Charlotte 49ers at Home

Aaron Bradshaw's double-double leads Memphis to a 77-54 victory over Charlotte.

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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The Memphis Tigers defeated the visiting Charlotte 49ers 77-54 behind a strong performance from Aaron Bradshaw, who scored 16 points, grabbed 6 rebounds, and blocked 2 shots. Memphis led by as much as 23 points and never trailed in the game, improving their record to 12-11 overall and 7-4 in conference play.

Why it matters

This win helps the Memphis Tigers get back above .500 on the season and solidifies their position in the middle of the American Athletic Conference standings. The dominant performance at home against a conference opponent is an encouraging sign for the Tigers as they look to make a push towards the postseason.

The details

Memphis jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, leading by as much as 23 points. The Tigers were led by Aaron Bradshaw's double-double, while Julius Thedford added 11 points and 11 rebounds for his first career double-double. Memphis shot 46% from the field and outscored Charlotte 42-18 in the paint.

  • The Tigers led 37-17 at halftime.
  • Memphis extended their lead to 23 points early in the second half.

The players

Aaron Bradshaw

A sophomore forward for the Memphis Tigers who had 16 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 blocks in the win.

Penny Hardaway

The head coach of the Memphis Tigers, who was pleased with Bradshaw's performance after some early season struggles.

Julius Thedford

A junior guard for the Memphis Tigers who recorded his first career double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds.

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What they’re saying

“For him to just weather that storm and be where he is now, he's just starting to show who he really is.”

— Penny Hardaway, Head Coach, Memphis Tigers

“Just be a dog. Hit them in the mouth first.”

— Julius Thedford, Guard, Memphis Tigers

What’s next

The Tigers will travel to Denton, Texas to take on the North Texas Mean Green on Thursday, February 13th at 8 PM.

The takeaway

Memphis' dominant performance at home against a conference opponent shows they have the talent and toughness to compete in the American Athletic Conference. If the Tigers can continue this level of play, they could make a push towards the postseason.