A poor taking pictures efficiency led No. 16 Memphis to an 85-72 loss to Arkansas State on Sunday, its second loss in its final three video games.
Memphis dropped its Maui Invitational Championship recreation to Auburn on Nov. 27 earlier than bouncing again with a victory of Louisiana Tech on Dec. 4. The Tigers’ loss to Arkansas State places their report at 7-2.
Memphis shot simply 35.6% from the sphere, together with 31.8% from past the arc. Arkansas State completed 36.6% general and 33.3% from three-point vary.
Arkansas State was led by Joseph Pinion, who scored 22 factors and picked up eight rebounds. Taryn Todd scored 17 factors, and Dyondre Dominguez contributed with 19 factors and 5 rebounds off the bench.
The star of the night time for Memphis was undoubtedly PJ Haggerty, who completed the sport with 29 factors, three rebounds, two assists and 4 steals. Dain Dainja had 16 factors and 12 rebounds off the bench, good for his first double-double of the season.
Memphis might want to regroup rapidly, as its subsequent two matchups are on the street at Clemson (9-1) and at Virginia (5-4).
