Memphis Tigers Rally to Defeat No. 10 Louisville 98-78 at FedExForum

On Sunday, November 15, 2026, the Memphis Tigers defeated No. 10 Louisville Cardinals 98-78 at the FedExForum in Memphis.

Scoring Leaders

Tylik Weeks and Jayden Reid each scored 24 points for Memphis, with Reid adding 10 assists. Julius Thetford contributed 16 points and Rihards Vavers added 15.

Second‑Half Surge

Memphis shot 74% overall in the second half and hit 7‑of‑10 three‑pointers in the final 20 minutes. A 15‑3 run opened the half, and by the 11‑minute mark the Tigers were shooting 75% in the half, including 6‑of‑8 from three, to take a 73‑65 lead.

Louisville’s Early Advantage

Louisville led 54‑41 at halftime after starting 11‑of‑13 from the field and 5‑of‑7 from three‑point range. The Cardinals’ top scorers were Seth Trimble with 16 points, Jackson Shelstad with 15, and Alvaro Folgueiras with 14.

Season Context

The win moved Memphis to a 3‑1 record and marked the second time this season the Tigers have defeated a ranked opponent. Memphis entered the game without second‑leading scorer Luke Almodovar, who missed the contest after a head injury.

Coaching

Penny Hardaway serves as the head coach of the Memphis Tigers.