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Memphis opens its season with an 80-76 upset of No. 18 Iowa State

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If you didn't catch the opener, the Tigers pulled off one of opening night's biggest surprises, beating No. 18 Iowa State 80-76 Monday in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The Cyclones reached the Sweet 16 last season.

Memphis beat No. 18 Iowa State in its season opener

  • Iowa State76
    Memphis80
    FinalNeutral site: Sanford Pentagon, Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Source: FOX13 Memphis

Northwestern transfer Jayden Reid led the way with a game-high 26 points. The win also ended a 31-year wait for a season-opening victory over a ranked opponent.

Jayden Reid made 12 of 14 free throws

12 of 14

  • free throws made
  • 2 free throws missed

Source: Daily Memphian

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free throws made1286%
free throws missed214%
  • Reid's second half: 17 of his 26 points
  • Last Top 25 win before this: Ole Miss, 87-80, on Dec. 28, 2024
  • Penny Hardaway in openers: 9-0 since taking over in 2018
  • Series with Iowa State: tied at one win apiece

Sources: FOX13 Memphis, Daily Memphian

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