- Matchup: North Texas Mean Green vs Memphis Tigers
- Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025
- Venue: FedExForum, Memphis, TN
- Broadcast: ESPN2
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The Memphis Tigers (5-7) are set to clash with the North Texas Mean Green (9-4) at the FedExForum this Wednesday.
In their most recent matchup, the North Texas Mean Green showcased a dominant performance against USAO, achieving a resounding victory with a score of 109-56. North Texas recorded an impressive 64.2% shooting efficiency (43 out of 67) and successfully made 12 of their 24 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they converted 11 of 18 attempts, yielding a rate of 61.1%. Rebounding was another strong point, as they secured a total of 32 boards, including 11 offensive rebounds. The team also delivered 20 assists and forced 24 turnovers while registering 16 steals. On defense, they allowed USAO to shoot 39.6% from the floor (21 out of 53). The opposition managed 9 assists and 8 steals, with 23 rebounds (7 offensive and 16 defensive) but failed to record any blocks. USAO shot 69.2% from the free-throw line, with 9 successful attempts out of 13, and hit 5 of 21 three-point attempts. In terms of fouls, North Texas committed 15 while USAO had 14.
David Terrell Jr. played a pivotal role in the victory, contributing 16 points on 8 of 13 shooting. In 24 minutes of action, he grabbed 1 rebound and dished out 4 assists, shooting 61.5% from the field.
The North Texas Mean Green enters this game boasting a 9-4 record for the season. The team averages 12.8 turnovers per game and commits 19.9 fouls per contest. They are pulling down an average of 33.5 rebounds per game and have tallied 180 assists this season, ranking 199th nationally. The Mean Green have a three-point shooting percentage of 33.3% (87 for 261) and a free-throw success rate of 69.3%. They average 71.5 points per game, placing them at 301st in the nation, while shooting 45.0% from the field.
Defensively, the Mean Green are forcing an average of 15.5 turnovers per game while committing 17.8 personal fouls. They limit opponents to 28.2% shooting from three-point range and rank 17th in Division 1 for points allowed per game at 63.6. Their field goal defense stands at 40.0% (271 of 678), and they average 33.6 rebounds per game, ranking 31st in Division 1 for assists allowed with 131 surrendered this season.
In their last outing, the Memphis Tigers achieved a solid win with a score of 88-67 against Alabama State. They compiled a total of 39 rebounds (24 defensive and 15 offensive), and despite committing 14 turnovers, the team recorded 13 steals. Alabama State committed 14 fouls, which allowed Memphis to attempt 18 free throws, successfully converting 11 for a 61.1% free-throw rate. From beyond the arc, the Tigers completed 13 out of 30 attempts (43.3%) and finished the game shooting 32 of 63 overall, resulting in a rate of 50.8%. Defensively, Memphis allowed Alabama State to shoot 35.9% from the floor (23 out of 64) and 27.6% from three-point range (8 of 29), with Alabama State finishing 13 of 22 from the free-throw line (59.1%). Memphis allowed Alabama State to gather 33 total rebounds, including 17 offensive boards.
Dug McDaniel stepped up for the Tigers in this game, scoring 23 points in 31 minutes and contributing 3 assists. He achieved 50.0% shooting, hitting 8 of 16 field goal attempts, and grabbed 1 rebound.
Memphis currently holds a 5-7 record this year. The Tigers average 20.9 fouls per game and have a free-throw shooting rate of 70.2%. They assist their teammates an average of 14.0 times per game (215th in the nation) and turn the ball over 14.3 times per game. Memphis has totaled 905 points this season (averaging 75.4 points per contest) while securing an average of 37.9 rebounds. Their overall shooting performance stands at 42.5%, ranking them 300th in Division 1.
On the defensive front, Memphis allows opponents to shoot 32.2% from beyond the arc (102 of 317) and permits 70.5% shooting from the free-throw line. They average 14.8 assists and 37.1 rebounds against, ranking them 278th and 292nd overall. The Tigers are positioned 235th in college basketball for points allowed, standing at 75.6 per game. Additionally, they generate an average of 13.7 turnovers per game while allowing opponents to hit 41.3% of their field goals (88th in Division 1).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Take North Texas
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