{
  "id": 17960635,
  "title": "Jayden Reid's incredible finish gives Memphis opening-night upset of No. 18 Iowa State",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/jayden-reids-incredible-finish-gives-memphis-opening-night-upset-of",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-03T12:14:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/jayden-reids-incredible-finish-gives-121459615.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jayden Reid's incredible late-game performance gave the Memphis Tigers an opening-night upset victory over No. 18 Iowa State. The Tigers entered the season with high expectations after a disappointing 13-win campaign in previous years. Memphis needed a strong start, and Reid delivered, scoring 26 points, including Memphis' final 11, to secure the win. The game was competitive until the end, with Iowa State erasing a seven-point deficit late in the second half to tie the score at 69 with 3:15 remaining. Reid then took over, driving Memphis to a 78-73 victory. His 3-pointer with 38 seconds left extended the Tigers' lead, and Iowa State could not recover. Reid's 6-for-11 shooting from the field and 12-for-14 at the free-throw line were crucial. Memphis' outside shooting also made the difference, as they made nine of 20 three-point attempts compared to Iowa State's four of 20. This victory marked Iowa State's first opening-night loss since 2017, providing a much-needed early-season result for Memphis. The Tigers now face VCU on Saturday, having already accomplished something last season's team rarely managed: defeating a quality opponent in a game that mattered.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}