Memphis guard Luke Almodovar was involved in a scary fall on his head during a 105-81 loss to No. 22 Vanderbilt on Tuesday, but was fortunate to escape any major injury. The senior finished with a team-high 21 points in the loss, which dropped the Tigers to 2-1 on the season.
At a Glance
- Luke Almodovar suffered a frightening fall on his head during a loss to No. 22 Vanderbilt, but was okay after the incident.
- Almodovar finished with a team-high 21 points in the loss, which dropped the Tigers to 2-1 on the season.
- Vanderbilt improved to 3-0 with the win, with Ace Glass leading the way with 23 points.
Almodovar's Fall and Recovery
The incident occurred in the second half of the game, when Almodovar went up for a dunk but lost his grip on the rim and came crashing down to the court. He remained down for quite some time, but eventually was helped up and left for the locker room.
Almodovar returned to the bench for the end of the contest, but did not make it back into the game. He was quoted as saying, 'I'll be alright, I was a little woozy after,' and added that he was thankful to have avoided any major injury.
Game Recap and Statistics
Vanderbilt dominated the game, outscoring Memphis 23-7 in the second half to blow the game wide open. The Commodores improved to 3-0 on the season, while the Tigers fell to 2-1.
Almodovar finished with 21 points on 7-of-14 shooting, while Ace Glass led Vanderbilt with 23 points. The Tigers will look to bounce back from the loss in their next game.
Memphis' Season and Schedule
The loss was a setback for the Tigers, who had won their previous four games. Memphis will look to get back on track in their next game, which will be against No. 10 Louisville.
The Tigers have a tough schedule ahead of them, with games against top-ranked teams in the coming weeks. They will need to bounce back from the loss and find a way to stop Vanderbilt's high-powered offense.
What to Watch Next
The Tigers will look to bounce back from the loss in their next game against No. 10 Louisville. This will be a tough test for the team, but they will need to find a way to stop the Cardinals' high-powered offense.
Vanderbilt will look to continue their hot start to the season, with games against top-ranked teams in the coming weeks. They will need to keep up their strong play and find a way to stop the opposing team's offense.
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