Here’s everything to know ahead of the Tigers’ game against UAB at 3 p.m. today.

And before the teams hit the court, check out two stories on the 1985 NCAA Tournament matchup between the Tigers and Blazers.

Memphis guard PJ Haggerty (4) drives with the ball defended by Rice forward Andrew Akuchie (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 26 at FedExForum. (Nikki Boertman/AP)

Penny Hardaway expects “a bare-knuckle fight” when his No. 18 Tigers (23-5, 13-2 AAC) take on regional rival UAB on Sunday (3 p.m., ESPN) at Bartow Arena in Birmingham, Alabama.  Related stories Two jump shots lifted Memphis State in 1985. Andre Turner nailed both. ‘A Memphis game’: Coaches, players, even fans had Bluff City roots in MSU-UAB game Read the full story Trending Now Memphis Tigers Basketball Two jump shots lifted Memphis State in 1985. Andre Turner nailed both. Memphis Tigers Basketball ‘A Memphis game’: Coaches, players, even fans had Bluff City roots in MSU-UAB game .....