Memphis Tigers Dominate Charlotte 49ers in NCAAB Clash
Sunday, February 8, 2026, 2:00 PM ET · FedExForum
Memphis Tigers 77, Charlotte 49ers 54, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won Charlotte 49ers vs Memphis Tigers?
Memphis Tigers beat Charlotte 49ers 77-54 at FedExForum on February 8, 2026.
Who was favored in Charlotte 49ers vs Memphis Tigers?
Memphis Tigers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -550 (about 85% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive victory, the Memphis Tigers defeated the Charlotte 49ers with a final score of 77-54 at FedExForum on February 8, 2026. This matchup was particularly noteworthy as Memphis improved its home record to 13-11, while Charlotte's record fell to 13-12. The Tigers entered the game with a recent form of 6-4 over their last ten games, including a win against UAB Blazers just two days prior, while the 49ers had a record of 7-3 in their last ten, but were coming off a loss to Wichita State Shockers.
Memphis showcased a strong home performance with an average of 74.4 points scored and 70.9 points allowed in their last ten games. Their home record stood at 4-1, indicating a solid advantage when playing at FedExForum. In contrast, Charlotte had a respectable away record of 4-1 in their last five games, averaging 76.9 points scored and 75.3 points allowed over their last ten.
The two teams had met previously in the 2025 season, where Memphis also emerged victorious with a score of 77-68 in Charlotte. This history likely added to the intensity of the game, as both teams aimed to assert their dominance in this matchup.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but any absence of key players could have impacted team performance. The betting market, as listed by DraftKings, favored Memphis with a spread of -10.5 and a money line of -550. Charlotte was positioned at +410 on the money line, indicating that the market expected a Memphis victory.
The conditions at FedExForum were typical for a February evening, with both teams looking to capitalize on their respective strengths. Viewers were treated to a variety of scoring plays, including a notable three-pointer from Dezayne Mingo in the second half that brought Charlotte to 52 points. However, Memphis maintained control throughout the game, with Julius Thedford contributing significantly with multiple scoring plays, including free throws and a layup that helped stretch the lead.
The final moments of the game saw Memphis continuing to build its lead, culminating in Thierno Sylla's floating jump shot, which brought the score to 77-54. This victory not only solidified Memphis's position in the league but also showcased their ability to perform under pressure at home.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | MEM -10.5 | 144.5 o -115 / u -105 | Charlotte 49ers +410 · Memphis Tigers -550 |
Leaders
- PointsAaron Bradshaw16Memphis Tigers
- AssistsJulius Thedford4Memphis Tigers
- ReboundsJulius Thedford11Memphis Tigers
- PointsArden Conyers14Charlotte 49ers
- AssistsDezayne Mingo3Charlotte 49ers
- ReboundsSpencer Elliott4Charlotte 49ers
Recent form
Memphis Tigers
Last 10: 6-4Streak W174.4 scored · 70.9 allowed per game4-1 at home
- W90-80at UAB BlazersFeb 6
- L76-78vs Tulane Green WaveFeb 1
- W92-65vs Florida Atlantic OwlsJan 30
- L59-74at Wichita State ShockersJan 24
- L66-83at Tulsa Golden HurricaneJan 22
- W95-69vs UTSA RoadrunnersJan 18
- W55-53vs Temple OwlsJan 15
- L78-89at Florida Atlantic OwlsJan 11
- W76-70at Rice OwlsJan 3
- W57-48vs North Texas Mean GreenDec 31
Charlotte 49ers
Last 10: 7-3Streak L176.9 scored · 75.3 allowed per game4-1 away
- L64-74at Wichita State ShockersFeb 5
- W80-70vs Rice OwlsJan 31
- W80-76at Temple OwlsJan 29
- W73-70vs Tulane Green WaveJan 24
- W73-70at East Carolina PiratesJan 18
- L74-86vs Tulsa Golden HurricaneJan 15
- W74-73at Rice OwlsJan 11
- W74-58at UTSA RoadrunnersJan 8
- W104-100vs Wichita State ShockersJan 3
- L73-76vs Temple OwlsDec 31
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Florida | 25-9 | - | 15-3 |
| Tulsa | 30-8 | 2 | 13-5 |
| Wichita State | 24-12 | 2 | 13-5 |
| UAB | 20-12 | 4 | 11-7 |
| North Texas | 19-14 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Florida Atlantic | 18-15 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Charlotte | 17-17 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Tulane | 18-15 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Temple | 16-16 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Memphis | 13-19 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Rice | 13-18 | 8 | 7-11 |
| East Carolina | 11-20 | 9 | 6-12 |
| UTSA | 5-25 | 14 | 1-17 |
Box score
| Stat | Charlotte 49ers | Memphis Tigers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 21-57 | 29-63 |
| Field goal % | 37 | 46 |
| Three-pointers | 7-32 | 6-20 |
| Three-point % | 22 | 30 |
| Free throws | 5-9 | 13-18 |
| Free throw % | 56 | 72 |
| Rebounds | 32 | 41 |
| Offensive rebounds | 8 | 12 |
| Defensive rebounds | 24 | 29 |
| Assists | 8 | 17 |
| Steals | 6 | 10 |
| Blocks | 3 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 16 | 10 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 8 | 12 |
| Fast-break points | 15 | 11 |
| Points in the paint | 18 | 42 |
| Fouls | 16 | 13 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 23 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 0 | 99 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half21-41Major Freeman makes 20-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half22-41Ben Bradford makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half23-41Ben Bradford makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half23-43Aaron Bradshaw makes 1-foot alley oop dunk (Julius Thedford assists)
- 2nd Half23-45Aaron Bradshaw makes layup (Dug McDaniel assists)
- 2nd Half23-46Aaron Bradshaw makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half26-46Arden Conyers makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jarne Elouna Eyenga assists)
- 2nd Half26-48Thierno Sylla makes 0-foot tip in dunk
- 2nd Half28-48Ben Bradford makes 13-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half28-50Sincere Parker makes driving layup
- 2nd Half30-50Major Freeman makes 10-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half30-51Ashton Hardaway makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half30-52Ashton Hardaway makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half30-53Ashton Hardaway makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half32-53Kuluel Mading makes 1-foot dunk (Dezayne Mingo assists)
- 2nd Half34-53Arden Conyers makes 2-foot alley oop dunk (Dezayne Mingo assists)
- 2nd Half34-55Sincere Parker makes layup (Dug McDaniel assists)
- 2nd Half34-57Aaron Bradshaw makes 1-foot dunk
- 2nd Half36-57Arden Conyers makes layup
- 2nd Half38-57Spencer Elliott makes layup (Jarne Elouna Eyenga assists)
- 2nd Half38-59Ashton Hardaway makes 1-foot dunk
- 2nd Half40-59Dezayne Mingo makes 21-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half40-61Julius Thedford makes layup (Sincere Parker assists)
- 2nd Half40-63Dug McDaniel makes 10-foot floating jump shot (Curtis Givens III assists)
- 2nd Half42-63Damoni Harrison makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half42-65Julius Thedford makes layup (Curtis Givens III assists)
- 2nd Half45-65Damoni Harrison makes 24-foot three point jumper (Dezayne Mingo assists)
- 2nd Half45-67Aaron Bradshaw makes layup
- 2nd Half46-67Damoni Harrison makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half49-67Dezayne Mingo makes 23-foot three pointer
- 2nd Half49-68Tariq Ingraham makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half49-69Tariq Ingraham makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half52-69Dezayne Mingo makes 25-foot three pointer
- 2nd Half52-71Julius Thedford makes layup
- 2nd Half52-72Julius Thedford makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-73Julius Thedford makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-73Kuluel Mading makes driving layup
- 2nd Half54-74Thierno Sylla makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half54-75Thierno Sylla makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-77Thierno Sylla makes 10-foot floating jump shot (Julius Thedford assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Memphis Tigers, below favours Charlotte 49ers.
Venue
- FedExForumMemphis, TN
- Attendance9147
- OfficialsRoger Ayers, Vladimir Voyard-Tadal, Courtney Green
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