Memphis Tigers Dominate Florida Atlantic Owls 92-65
Thursday, January 29, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · FedExForum
Memphis Tigers 92, Florida Atlantic Owls 65, 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 Florida Atlantic Owls vs Memphis Tigers?
Memphis Tigers beat Florida Atlantic Owls 92-65 at FedExForum on January 29, 2026.
Who was favored in Florida Atlantic Owls vs Memphis Tigers?
Memphis Tigers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -175 (about 64% implied). The favorite won.
In a commanding performance, the Memphis Tigers defeated the Florida Atlantic Owls 92-65 at the FedExForum. This victory not only showcased Memphis's offensive prowess but also marked a significant turnaround after their recent struggles. The Tigers' record improved to 11-10, while the Owls fell to 14-9.
Memphis entered the game with a mixed recent form, holding a 5-5 record over their last ten games. They were on a two-game losing streak, having lost to Wichita State and Tulsa in their previous outings. The Tigers averaged 71.0 points scored and allowed 70.1 points during this stretch. Their home record was notably stronger, with a 4-1 record at FedExForum, contrasting with a 1-4 record in away games. In their last five games, they averaged 70.6 points scored while allowing 73.6 points.
On the other hand, Florida Atlantic had a better recent record of 6-4, though they were coming off a loss to South Florida. The Owls averaged 81.4 points scored and 76.4 points allowed in their last ten games, indicating a high-scoring style of play. Their away record was 2-4, with a strong home record of 4-0. In their last five games, they averaged 81.4 points scored while allowing 76.2 points.
The two teams had met earlier in the season on January 11, 2026, where Florida Atlantic emerged victorious with a score of 89-78. Historically, Memphis had a slight edge in their head-to-head matchups, leading the series 2-1 over the last two seasons. The previous meetings included a decisive 84-65 victory for Memphis on February 23, 2025, and a 90-62 win on January 3, 2025.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but both teams would have been keen to field their strongest lineups given the stakes of the game.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Memphis favored by 3.5 points, with a total set at 152.5. The odds indicated a strong belief in Memphis's ability to secure a win at home, with a moneyline of -175 for the Tigers and +145 for the Owls.
Game conditions were typical for a January evening in Memphis, with the atmosphere electric as fans filled the FedExForum to support their home team. Viewers were treated to a display of skill, with standout plays including Sincere Parker's impressive 29-foot three-pointer and Mason Matthews' 26-foot jumper, both contributing to Memphis's scoring surge in the second half.
As the game unfolded, Memphis quickly established dominance, leading 86-59 at one point in the second half. The Tigers' ability to capitalize on their scoring opportunities and maintain defensive pressure was evident throughout the match. The final score underscored their control over the game, marking a significant rebound for Memphis as they look to build on this momentum moving forward.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | MEM -3.5 | 152.5 o -112 / u -108 | Florida Atlantic Owls +145 · Memphis Tigers -175 |
Leaders
- PointsDug McDaniel23Memphis Tigers
- AssistsDug McDaniel6Memphis Tigers
- ReboundsZach Davis6Memphis Tigers
- PointsJosiah Parker21Florida Atlantic Owls
- AssistsJosiah Parker2Florida Atlantic Owls
- ReboundsJosiah Parker14Florida Atlantic Owls
Recent form
Memphis Tigers
Last 10: 5-5Streak L271 scored · 70.1 allowed per game4-1 at home
- 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
- W88-67vs Alabama State HornetsDec 23
- L66-71at Mississippi State BulldogsDec 20
- L70-77vs Vanderbilt CommodoresDec 18
Florida Atlantic Owls
Last 10: 6-4Streak L181.4 scored · 76.4 allowed per game2-4 away
- L75-89at South Florida BullsJan 25
- W79-74vs Tulane Green WaveJan 22
- W79-73at Temple OwlsJan 18
- W85-67vs Wichita State ShockersJan 16
- W89-78vs Memphis TigersJan 11
- W76-71at UAB BlazersJan 8
- L66-69at Tulane Green WaveJan 4
- W110-70vs UTSA RoadrunnersDec 31
- L80-85at UCF KnightsDec 23
- L75-88at Saint Mary's GaelsDec 20
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 | Florida Atlantic Owls | Memphis Tigers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 16-52 | 34-67 |
| Field goal % | 31 | 51 |
| Three-pointers | 6-22 | 7-17 |
| Three-point % | 27 | 41 |
| Free throws | 27-39 | 17-19 |
| Free throw % | 69 | 89 |
| Rebounds | 37 | 35 |
| Offensive rebounds | 16 | 12 |
| Defensive rebounds | 21 | 23 |
| Assists | 9 | 13 |
| Steals | 6 | 14 |
| Blocks | 6 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 24 | 13 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 13 | 27 |
| Fast-break points | 13 | 20 |
| Points in the paint | 20 | 50 |
| Fouls | 15 | 25 |
| Largest lead | 2 | 30 |
| Lead changes | 3 | 3 |
| Time in front | 2 | 95 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half42-51Amar Amkou makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half43-51Amar Amkou makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half43-53Dug McDaniel makes driving layup
- 2nd Half43-54Tariq Ingraham makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half43-55Tariq Ingraham makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half43-57Dug McDaniel makes layup
- 2nd Half43-58William Whorton makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half45-58Josiah Parker makes driving layup (Max Langenfeld assists)
- 2nd Half45-60Dug McDaniel makes 5-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half46-60Josiah Parker makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half46-63Dug McDaniel makes 24-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half46-65Tariq Ingraham makes layup (Aaron Bradshaw assists)
- 2nd Half46-66Tariq Ingraham makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half47-66Isaiah Elohim makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half47-68Sincere Parker makes driving layup
- 2nd Half48-68Yohann Sissoko makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half48-69Sincere Parker makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half48-70Sincere Parker makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half49-70Josiah Parker makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half49-72Sincere Parker makes driving layup
- 2nd Half51-72Amar Amkou makes 2-foot dunk (Josiah Parker assists)
- 2nd Half54-72Isaiah Elohim makes 24-foot three point jumper (Amar Amkou assists)
- 2nd Half54-74Tariq Ingraham makes layup (Sincere Parker assists)
- 2nd Half55-74Josiah Parker makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half55-76Dug McDaniel makes driving layup (Quante Berry assists)
- 2nd Half56-76Isaiah Elohim makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-76Isaiah Elohim makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-79Sincere Parker makes 26-foot three point jumper (Dug McDaniel assists)
- 2nd Half57-81Dug McDaniel makes driving layup
- 2nd Half58-81Josiah Parker makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-81Josiah Parker makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-83Tariq Ingraham makes 1-foot dunk (Quante Berry assists)
- 2nd Half59-86Sincere Parker makes 29-foot three pointer
- 2nd Half59-89Mason Matthews makes 26-foot three point jumper (Sincere Parker assists)
- 2nd Half60-89Isaiah Elohim makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-89Isaiah Elohim makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-89Devin Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-90William Whorton makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-92Arop Arop makes driving layup
- 2nd Half65-92Liam Dayco-Green makes 24-foot three point jumper (Max Langenfeld assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Memphis Tigers, below favours Florida Atlantic Owls.
Venue
- FedExForumMemphis, TN
- Attendance5074
- OfficialsSteven Anderson, Courtney Green, K.B. Burdett Jr.
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