- Matchup: Charlotte 49ers vs Memphis Tigers
- Date: Sunday, February 8, 2026
- Venue: FedExForum, Memphis, TN
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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On Sunday, the Memphis Tigers (11-11) will host the Charlotte 49ers (13-10) at FedExForum.
The Charlotte 49ers faced off against Wichita State last time out, suffering a 74-64 defeat. In that match, Charlotte recorded a shooting percentage of 42.1%, making 24 of 57 attempts, and hit 6 out of 18 from the three-point range. At the free-throw line, they converted 10 of 14, good for 71.4%. The 49ers grabbed 31 rebounds total, including 8 on the offensive end, along with 5 assists, forced 6 turnovers from their opponents, and achieved 2 steals. Defensively, Charlotte allowed Wichita State to achieve a shooting accuracy of 49.1%, as they hit 28 of their 57 shots, while Wichita State distributed 11 assists and secured 9 steals. Wichita State also collected 33 rebounds (9 offensive, 24 defensive) without recording any blocks, finishing 50% from the charity stripe with 12 of 24 shots made, and hitting 6 of their 19 three-point attempts. During the game, Charlotte committed 21 personal fouls, while Wichita State was whistled for 14.
A standout player was Dezayne Mingo, who delivered an impressive performance with 24 points on 9-of-15 shooting. He played 29 minutes, added 2 rebounds, shot 60.0% from the field, and also recorded 2 assists.
This matchup sees Charlotte come in with a 13-10 overall record. The team averages 12.0 turnovers and 17.7 personal fouls per game. Additionally, the 49ers collect 34.7 rebounds and have dished out a total of 295 assists this season, ranking 271st in Division 1. They make 36.1% of their three-point attempts (193 of 534) and 71.5% from the free-throw line, averaging 74.2 points per game (239th in D-1) while shooting 46.1% overall.
Defensively, the 49ers force 9.7 turnovers per game and average 17.6 personal fouls. They are ranked 84th in college basketball for assists allowed, with 280 given up this year. Charlotte concedes a shooting percentage of 44.7% (577 of 1,291) and allowances include 31.1 rebounds per game, while opponents shoot 34.6% from beyond the arc. They rank 175th in Division 1 in points given up, averaging 73.3 per game.
In their recent outing, the Memphis Tigers secured a win against UAB with a score of 90-80. During this game, Memphis collected 28 defensive rebounds, alongside 9 offensive boards, totaling 37 rebounds. The Tigers committed 15 turnovers but finished strong with 8 steals. UAB committed 16 personal fouls, leading to 21 free-throw attempts for Memphis, of which they made 76.2% (16 of 21). From three-point land, Memphis converted 8 of 20 attempts (40.0%). Overall, they shot 52.4% from the field, scoring 33 out of 63 shots. UAB’s field goal percentage for the match was 37.9%, shooting 25 of 66, including 24.3% from three (9 of 37) and 60.0% from the free-throw line (21 of 35). Memphis allowed UAB to tally 36 rebounds (14 offensive).
Sincere Parker was a key player for the Tigers, contributing 40 points in just 26 minutes, along with 2 assists. He shot an impressive 70.0% (14 of 20) and secured 6 rebounds.
This season, Memphis has a record of 11-11. Offensively, they shoot 43.7% from the field, placing them 274th nationally. The Tigers have scored 1,649 points this year (75.0 points per game) while averaging 37.2 rebounds. They provide 14.0 assists per game (191st in college) and turn it over 14.4 times on average. Each game sees them committing 20.2 personal fouls and they convert 71.4% of free throws.
Defensively, Memphis stands 181st in points allowed per game, giving up 73.5. They force 14.2 turnovers per game and allow opponents to shoot 41.0% (48th in college). Their defense permits 30.1% success on three-pointers (173 of 575) while opponents achieve 71.4% from the free-throw line. They also allow 13.9 assists and 36.7 rebounds per game, ranking 218th and 305th respectively in college.
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