The Memphis Tigers will conclude its three-game homestand Tuesday when it hosts Little Rock at 7 p.m. inside FedExForum on ESPN+.
The Tigers (6-2) are coming off a 68-57 victory over Ole Miss Saturday night and an 87-68 win against North Alabama last Wednesday.
Tuesday’s meeting, presented by Kroger, will be the ninth all-time between the programs and Memphis’ third game in seven days. The Tigers are 8-0 in the series, including a 7-0 mark at home.
Fourth-year Little Rock assistant Preston Laird played for the University of Memphis from 2008-11. A Memphis native, Laird appeared in 38 games for the Tigers during that time frame and was on the 2008-09 team that reached the Sweet 16.
Memphis head coach Penny Hardaway and Little Rock coach Darrell Walker are former NBA players in their fifth seasons as college head coaches.
The Tigers will continue its early-season test by going on the road to play two top-15 programs over the next week. They will venture to Atlanta to face No. 11/14 Auburn in the Holiday Hoopsgiving at 4 p.m. Saturday, before going across state lines for a primetime 8 p.m. showdown with No. 8/10 Alabama on Tuesday, Dec. 13.
GAME DETAILS
Memphis Tigers (6-2) vs. Little Rock (2-6)
Saturday, Dec. 6, 2022 | 7 p.m. CT
FedExForum (18,400); Memphis, Tenn.
Television: ESPN+ (Greg Gaston, pxp; Jon Albright, analysis)
Radio: 98.9 THE ROAR OF MEMPHIS (Dave Woloshin, pxp; Matt Dillon, analysis)