ATLANTA – The Memphis Tigers closed out preseason play Thursday night with a 100-71 setback to No. 20 Auburn in The Bad Boy Mowers Series at State Farm Arena.
It was a tough night offensively for the Tigers, who committed 23 turnovers that led to 33 points for the opposing Tigers.
Senior guard Sincere Parker paced Memphis with 19 points in 26 minutes, shooting 7-of-15 from the field while adding four rebounds. Aaron Bradshaw contributed 10 points, two assists and two blocks in 20 minutes, going a perfect 6-for-6 at the free throw line. Dug McDaniel, Zach Davis and Curtis Givens III each finished with six points.
Freshman center Simon Majok made his first appearance as a Tiger, logging 13 minutes in the second half. He posted five points and a team-high seven rebounds in his debut.
Memphis shot 36.8 percent (21-of-57) from the floor and 20.0 percent (4-of-20) from beyond the arc, while converting 62.5 percent (25-of-40) at the stripe.
The Tigers outrebounded Auburn, 40-35, and got a strong 50 points from their bench.
Auburn had four players in double figures, led by Keyshawn Hall’s 20 points and Kaden Magwood’s 15.
Memphis will be back in action next Saturday for the season opener when the Tigers host San Francisco at 2 p.m. at FedExForum.
Single-game tickets for all home matchups are available now at GoTigersGo.com or by calling 901-678-2331. Additional promotional details and giveaway specifics will be released throughout the season.
HOW TO FOLLOW THE TIGERS
For complete information on Memphis Tiger Men’s Basketball, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team’s social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
It was a tough night offensively for the Tigers, who committed 23 turnovers that led to 33 points for the opposing Tigers.
Senior guard Sincere Parker paced Memphis with 19 points in 26 minutes, shooting 7-of-15 from the field while adding four rebounds. Aaron Bradshaw contributed 10 points, two assists and two blocks in 20 minutes, going a perfect 6-for-6 at the free throw line. Dug McDaniel, Zach Davis and Curtis Givens III each finished with six points.
Freshman center Simon Majok made his first appearance as a Tiger, logging 13 minutes in the second half. He posted five points and a team-high seven rebounds in his debut.
Memphis shot 36.8 percent (21-of-57) from the floor and 20.0 percent (4-of-20) from beyond the arc, while converting 62.5 percent (25-of-40) at the stripe.
The Tigers outrebounded Auburn, 40-35, and got a strong 50 points from their bench.
Auburn had four players in double figures, led by Keyshawn Hall’s 20 points and Kaden Magwood’s 15.
Memphis will be back in action next Saturday for the season opener when the Tigers host San Francisco at 2 p.m. at FedExForum.
Single-game tickets for all home matchups are available now at GoTigersGo.com or by calling 901-678-2331. Additional promotional details and giveaway specifics will be released throughout the season.
HOW TO FOLLOW THE TIGERS
For complete information on Memphis Tiger Men’s Basketball, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team’s social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
