Alright ladies and gentlemen, hold onto your nachos because we're diving into this game like a waterlogged football. We're looking at a real David and Goliath matchup here, with our number 18 seed, Memphis Tigers, locking horns with the underdogs, Charlotte 49ers.
Memphis Tigers are coming in hot, and it's not just their dance moves. Look at PJ Haggerty, this guy is always on his top game putting up an average of 22.1 points this season. Not too far behind we've got Tyrese Hunter who’s done his fair share of heavy lifting with an average of 15.2 points this season.
Charlotte 49ers? Well, their star player Nik Graves is trailing behind Haggerty with his 16.8 points average this season. Then there's Giancarlo Rosado putting up his best with an 11.8 points average.
Remember when these two teams last met? Ah, those were the days. The Tigers honestly made the 49ers look like the soccer kind, notching the scoreboard at 76-52. And let’s not forget the regular season, where the Tigers have been pouncing forward with 13 wins versus the 49ers, who’ve been limping with only 7 under their belts.
Recent results also sing the same tune. The Tigers clawed out victories against the likes of East Carolina Pirates, North Texas Mean Green, and Ole Miss Rebels. The 49ers, on the other hand, are still recovering from the shock of seeing the Wichita State Shockers and the Tulsa Golden Hurricane.
And there you have it. Despite the 49ers' admirable spirit, I'm afraid this matchup is going to be more mismatched than socks after laundry day.
Albert’s Prediction: Memphis Tigers by 13