In a surprising turn of events, the Arkansas State Red Wolves toppled the #16 ranked Memphis Tigers on their own turf with an 85-72 victory yesterday. The upset marked Memphis's second loss of the season and their performance at home has been notably shaken by this defeat. According to Action News 5, despite entering the game as strong favorites, the Tigers struggled to find their footing against a relentless Red Wolves team that dominated the court from the get-go.

Highlighting the stellar performance for Arkansas State was Joseph Pinion, who racked up 22 points in the contest. Complementing Pinion’s effort, both Dyondre Dominguez and Taryn Todd contributed 19 and 17 points, respectively, to fortify the Red Wolves’ impressive play. Memphis, while facing their own challenges on the court, saw a notable effort from PJ Haggerty who scored 29 points, but the team's cohesion faltered with 20 turnovers during the game, a detail emphasized by Local Memphis.

The Tigers' defeat was tough, ending their home win streak and giving the Red Wolves their first win over a ranked team since 1991. The last time Arkansas State claimed a win over a ranked opponent was when they overcame then-No. 21 New Orleans 76-65. This historic moment was reported by Reuters, noting the Red Wolves' long wait for such a victory.

Looking ahead, Arkansas State will be riding high on its recent win as they prepare to host UT-Arlington on Thursday. Memphis, on the other hand, has to regroup and refocus as they hit the road for a tough matchup at Clemson this coming Saturday.