MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The Memphis Tigers open the 2017 calendar year on Thursday evening, when the squad hosts the UConn Huskies at FedExForum in a 6 p.m. tip-off on ESPN2.
GAME INFORMATION
Memphis (10-4, 0-1 American Athletic Conference) vs. UConn (5-8, 0-2 American Athletic Conference)
When: Thursday, January 5
Tip-Off: 6 p.m. (CT)
Location: Memphis, Tenn.
Arena: FedExForum
TV: ESPN2
Adam Amin, play-by-play
Len Elmore, analyst
Radio: Memphis Radio Network / 600 WREC / Rock 103
Dave Woloshin, play-by-play
Matt Dillon, analyst
Forrest Goodman, pregame / postgame host
Live Stats: Memphis Sidearm Live Stats
SCOUTING THE HUSKIES
UConn comes into the game riding a three-game losing skid, including two in overtime, and an 0-2 start in American Athletic Conference play.