How to watch Memphis vs. Wichita State basketball game
How to watch Memphis vs. Wichita State basketball game
Who’s Playing
Wichita State Shockers @ Memphis Tigers
Current Records: Wichita State 11-7, Memphis 14-4
How To Watch
- When: Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: FedExForum — Memphis, Tennessee
- TV: ESPN2
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
What to Know
Memphis is 8-2 against Wichita State since January of 2020, and they’ll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. Both will face off in an American Athletic battle at 7:00 p.m. ET at FedExForum. The timing is sure in the Tigers’ favor as the squad sits on three straight wins at home while the Shockers have been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.
On Sunday, Memphis earned a 77-68 win over Charlotte.
Memphis’ victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was PJ Haggerty, who posted 18 points along with eight rebounds and three steals. Another player making a difference was Tyrese Hunter, who had 15 points in addition to five assists.
Meanwhile, the point spread may have favored Wichita State last Saturday, but the final result did not. They lost 75-72 to East Carolina on a last-minute jump shot From RJ Felton. For those keeping track at home, that’s the closest loss the Shockers have suffered since February 3, 2024.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Corey Washington, who dropped a double-double on 19 points and 18 rebounds. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in offensive rebounds (eight). Justin Hill was another key player, earning 16 points in addition to six assists and two steals.
Even though they lost, Wichita State smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive rebounds. That’s the most offensive rebounds they’ve managed all season.
Memphis is on a roll lately: they’ve won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 14-4 record this season. As for Wichita State, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-7.
Keep an eye on the arc in Thursday’s match: Memphis has been dynamite from deep this season, having made 39.3% of their threes per game. It’s a different story for Wichita State, though, as they’ve only made 31.1% of their threes this season. Given Memphis’ sizable advantage in that area, Wichita State will need to find a way to close that gap.
Memphis came up short against Wichita State in their previous matchup back in March of 2024, falling 71-65. Will Memphis have more luck at home instead of on the road?
Series History
Memphis has won 8 out of their last 10 games against Wichita State.
- Mar 14, 2024 – Wichita State 71 vs. Memphis 65
- Feb 03, 2024 – Memphis 65 vs. Wichita State 63
- Jan 14, 2024 – Memphis 112 vs. Wichita State 86
- Feb 23, 2023 – Memphis 83 vs. Wichita State 78
- Jan 19, 2023 – Memphis 88 vs. Wichita State 78
- Feb 27, 2022 – Memphis 81 vs. Wichita State 57
- Jan 01, 2022 – Memphis 82 vs. Wichita State 64
- Jan 21, 2021 – Memphis 72 vs. Wichita State 52
- Mar 05, 2020 – Memphis 68 vs. Wichita State 60
- Jan 09, 2020 – Wichita State 76 vs. Memphis 67