Jayden Reid leads Memphis basketball in exhibition against Mississippi State
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 3:19 AM
Last updated Oct 24, 2026
Jayden Reid scored 26 points in Memphis basketball's 75-58 exhibition victory over Mississippi State on October 23. The Tigers aimed to make a statement following a dismal 13-19 season. Along with Reid, Nemanja Popovic contributed 12, Luke Almodovar added 11, and Rihards Vavers scored 10. Memphis demonstrated improved performance with only nine turnovers compared to 15 for Mississippi State. The team is scheduled for another exhibition against Arkansas on October 28 before opening the regular season against Iowa State on November 2.
- •Memphis won 75-58 in exhibition on October 23.
- •Reid led with 26 points; four players scored in double figures.
- •Tigers committed nine turnovers versus Mississippi State's 15.
- •Next exhibition is against Arkansas on October 28.
- •Regular season begins against Iowa State on November 2.
- 3:19 AMYahoo Sports — What Jayden Reid, Memphis basketball wanted to prove in exhibition win
"Memphis basketball wanted to make a statement, even if it was only an exhibition game against Mississippi State.
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