Memphis secured a solid win over No. 20 Arkansas at the Battle 4 Atlantis, with David Jones achieving a career high of 36 points. Memphis, led by Jones, will face Villanova in the final. However, Villanova dominated the game, leading 44-16 at halftime and ultimately winning the championship with a lopsided score of 83-29. The victory marks Villanova's strong performance, including dominant wins over Maryland, Texas Tech, and North Carolina. Memphis, previously riding high, faced a significant setback in the blowout loss to Villanova.
Memphis was riding high off two convincing wins and had started to earn national buzz. Then, the Tigers got hit in the face. "We needed something like this," said Jahvon Quinerly. What I loved, liked and hated about Memphis' blowout loss to Villanova: https://t.co/X7cRP2VtaE
After Villanova took down Memphis at the Battle 4 Atlantis, @GoodmanHoops sat down with @BigEballer_! Come join us LIVE! AFTER DARK: https://t.co/60goHoTMdB https://t.co/7KUQp4uDs0
Villanova STOMPED Memphis in the Battle 4 Atlantis Championship game! Is Memphis an NCAA Tournament team? @GoodmanHoops says no! AFTER DARK: https://t.co/60goHoTMdB https://t.co/7KUQp4uDs0
Villanova Blasts onto National Scene in Battle 4 Atlantis - https://t.co/EwIwGUuEq2
Memphis falls to Villanova in lopsided Battle 4 Atlantis final https://t.co/vDfolnXJlT
Since losing to Penn 11 days ago, Villanova has reeled off four straight wins: Dominant wins over Maryland, Texas Tech and Memphis, and a 83-81 victory over North Carolina. Wildcats have a lot of guys who can hurt you.
After Memphis went on a 17-0 run, the Tigers were still down 18 points to Villanova.
Nova 59, Memphis 29 w/ 10:48 left in game
Villanova is just schooling Memphis.
when nova lead Maryland, 46-17, thought it might be a fluke. But Cats limited Memphis to 4 for 27, 16 points in first half. total domination.
villanova is becoming a suffocating defensive team before our very eyes. expect cats to make huge move up the AP poll next week if this continues. Memphis seems mystified . cats lead 44-16.
Halftime in the Battle 4 Atlantis title game: Villanova 44-16 over Memphis. Tigers have it 7 of 9 FTs. But...they are 1 of 12 from deep and 4 of 27 overall.
Villanova up by *28* at the half against Memphis in the Battle 4 Atlantis title game. Have watched enough of Nova this week to know: Kyle Neptune has no excuses this year. Nova has Top 10 talent in the sport. Period.
HALF: Villanova 44, Memphis 16 Yikes.
Nova absolutely just pouring it on now. It was already ugly, but Cats just went on a 12-0 run over past 3 min. Nova 44, Memphis 14 w/ 26 secs left in 1st half
Unbeaten Memphis is playing once-beaten Villanova in the Bahamas. Memphis is 1 of 10 from deep and 4 of 22 overall and trails, 32-12, with 3:59 left in the first half.
Villanova has already hit 5 3’s in the first 6 minutes. Wildcats moving the ball and getting uncontested looks. Villanova 16, Memphis 2
Jeez. Nova rips off 9-0 run over past 2:47. Hits three straight 3s. Penny calls TO. Nova 16, Memphis 2 w/ 14:15 left in 1st half
Nova 7, Memphis 2 w/ 15:57 to go in 1st half Wildcats started game by making 2 of their first 3 shots but now have missed their last 4 FGs. Tigers have also missed their last 4 and are on 2-min scoring drought.
For one last time from Paradise Island, let’s hoop. Memphis-Nova for the Battle 4 Atlantis title. https://t.co/k0DC5gbHl1
This episode of the @EyeOnCBBPodcast with @GaryParrishCBS & @MattNorlander opens on the Battle 4 Atlantis, where Memphis and Villanova will play for the trophy. 21:05: Purdue is No. 1. 50:04: It's the Final Four And 1 presented by @FDSportsbook. https://t.co/5gqVkDlyL3
This episode of the @EyeOnCBBPodcast opens on the Battle 4 Atlantis, where Memphis and Villanova will play for the trophy. 21:05: Purdue should be a near unanimous No. 1 on Monday. 50:04: It's the Final Four And 1 presented by @FDSportsbook. WATCH: https://t.co/ARdGwfZ1bZ
The @EyeOnCBBPodcast will be live on @YouTube momentarily. We'll open on the Battle 4 Atlantis, where David Jones scored 36 points in Thursday's semifinals to set up Memphis-Villanova in the title game. #1985FinalFourRematch WATCH: https://t.co/3qoirBpxIP
Memphis vs Villanova for the title here in Atlantis. 3:30 EST on @espn @ESPNPR https://t.co/iAqknZALy1
St. John’s transfer David Jones drops 36 to lead Memphis past No. 20 Arkansas. https://t.co/jYfpDtBkvm
David Jones' career night lifts Memphis over No. 20 Arkansas https://t.co/oA9bDjF2Rs https://t.co/Xa6I26sTjP
Jones’ career night leads Memphis past Arkansas https://t.co/NDnRf3bxPA
Solid win for Memphis over Arkansas at the Battle 4 Atlantis. David Jones with a career high 36 points. I think this is Penny’s best team at Memphis. Lots of well traveled veterans. Will play Villanova in the final tomorrow at 3:30 ET on ESPN.