It was mostly a bad day yesterday for Memphis sports.<\/p>\n
The one bright spot was Memphis 901 FC, who defeated Detroit City FC 3-1<\/a> to advance to the second round of the USL playoffs. This was the first playoff win in 901 FC history. The next playoff match is Saturday, October 29 at 7:30 PM, against an opponent to be determined as the conference quarterfinals wrap up today.<\/p>\n That match time has the potential to mess up a lot of people’s Halloween party plans. It’s a high-class problem to have, though.<\/p>\n I didn’t get to see last night’s Grizzlies game vs. Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks, but I hear they played like absolute doo doo. A friend of mine checked his phone for updates. “The Grizzlies scored 38 points in the first half,” he told me.<\/p>\n “You mean the first quarter?” I replied.<\/p>\n “No,” he said. “First HALF.” The Grizzlies went on to lose 137-96. They’re back home on Monday vs. Brooklyn.<\/p>\n Then there was Memphis Tigers football, which trailed 25 Tulane by 35 at the half. They came back to sort of make a game of it, outscoring Tulane 28-3 in the second half. But the final was still 38-28 Tulane and a loss is still a loss. It’s a shame because Memphis had a chance to earn a statement win against a ranked team.<\/p>\n Are the Tigers going to make it to a bowl game this year?<\/strong> In most cases, a team needs to have a non-losing record (so at least 6-6) to be invited to one. The Tigers are currently 4-4 with 4 games left and let’s see what ESPN FPI predicts for them:<\/p>\n So if ESPN FPI turns out to be an accurate predictor of game results, the Tigers will make it to 6-6 and be bowl-bound (thank you, North Alabama). However, it won’t be a good bowl on December 28ish vs. an SEC or Big 12 school. It’ll be something like the Dilbo’s Washing Machine Parts Bowl on December 17 vs. Western Coastal A&M.<\/p>\n But enough grousing about Saturday’s Memphis misfortunes on the field and on the court. As Kofi Kingston, Xavier Woods, and Big E would say, it’s a new day! The basketball Memphis Tigers hit the court at 4 PM today for an exhibition game<\/a> against Christian Brothers University. The game won’t be televised but you can hear it on 98.9 FM.<\/p>\n On to non-sports news… I haven’t been down to South Main lately, but I hear there’s a new awning on the location that used to be Pontotoc Lounge that reads “IBIS.” I did a search and found the website<\/a>. So far there’s not much there; they mention dinner and drink menus but they aren’t linked.<\/p>\n Congrats to my friends on the New Wing Order team on their 2nd-place showing in the International Hot Wing Festival yesterday. Downtowners, don’t forget that you can get their award-winning wings at the Ghost River taproom on Beale.<\/p>\n There’s rain and a severe weather risk<\/a> in Tuesday’s forecast.<\/p>\n The Flying Saucer will have Adam Sandler trivia<\/a> Tuesday at 7.<\/p>\n Cars on Main 2022<\/a> comes to Court Square Saturday from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM. 70 cars and a U.S. Army tank will be in the park, and food trucks will be there too. They’ll also be raising money for St. Jude.<\/p>\n Not a Downtown event but worth a Lyft or Uber to Crosstown: Skinny Teaches Bob Ross Terribly<\/a> in the upstairs of the Hi Tone on Cleveland. From the event listing on Facebook:<\/p>\n This is not a training class. This is like minded individuals doing dumb shit. One night only. Paint, canvas , brushes provided. Special menu and drinks. Big Cypress Lodge, the hotel inside Bass Pro at the Pyramid, is having a Halloween costume party<\/a> on its Mississippi Terrace Friday night. DJ Snow will perform and there will be food, drinks, and costume contests with prizes. $15 cover, unless you’re a hotel guest, in which case you get in free. This event is 21 and up.<\/p>\n Memphis Mom Collective is hosting a Trunk or Treat at Edge Triangle<\/a> Saturday from 2 to 5. Come dressed in your costumes. There will be food trucks, Killer Coffee coffee pop, a photo booth, and a DJ playing spooky music. You’ll be able to vote for your favorite trunk. Stay for a 5:30 showing of “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.”<\/p>\n\n
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