- Tigers open with a statement! Memphis knocked off No. 18 Iowa State 80–76 Monday night in Sioux Falls, starting the season 1–0.
- Jayden Reid delivered: A game-high 26 points, shooting 6-for-11 from the floor, 2-for-2 from three and 12-for-14 at the foul line.
- Luke Almodovar brought scoring and toughness: 18 points, eight rebounds and two steals, with three made three-pointers.
@lukealmo OH MY 😳 https://t.co/GmRhuENxCX
— Memphis Basketball (@Memphis_MBB) November 3, 2026
- Rihards Vavers added 15 points and five rebounds, knocking down three triples without committing a turnover in 38 minutes.
- The three-point line made the difference: Memphis hit 9 of 20 (45%), while Iowa State finished 4 of 20 (20%).
- Corneilous Williams worked the glass: Eight rebounds, including six offensive boards, to go with six points. Memphis won the rebounding battle 38–36.
- Memphis kept Iowa State’s veteran guard in check: Tamin Lipsey scored 12 points but shot 4-for-13 overall and 1-for-7 from three.
- Plenty to clean up: The Tigers committed 29 fouls and missed eight free throws, but their perimeter shooting and Reid’s production carried them through a tight finish.
Next up: Memphis hosts VCU at 2:00 p.m. on ESPN+ at FedExForum
Next up: Memphis hosts VCU at 2:00 p.m. Saturday on ESPN+
Next up: Memphis hosts VCU at 2:00 p.m. Saturday on ESPN+
