Memphis uses second-half surge to escape Central Arkansas
University of Memphis guard Damion Baugh (10) fights for a rebound over University of Central Arkansas forward Jaxson Baker (34). (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Damion Baugh (10) dives for a loose ball during the Dec. 4, 2020, game against the University of Central Arkansas. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward Moussa Cisse (32) grabs a rebound during the Dec. 4, 2020, game against the University of Central Arkansas. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward D.J. Jefferies (0) tries to stop University of Central Arkansas guard Khaleem Bennett (4) from driving to the basket on Dec. 4, 2020. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Alex Lomax (2) looks for an open teammate during the Dec. 4, 2020, game against the University of Central Arkansas. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward D.J. Jefferies (0) goes up for a layup during the Dec. 4, 2020, game against the University of Central Arkansas. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Alex Lomax (2) brings the ball upcourt during the Dec. 4, 2020, game against the University of Central Arkansas. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guards Landers Nolley II (3) and Jayden Hardaway (1) try to block a Central Arkansas layup on Dec. 4, 2020. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward Deandre Williams holds up three fingers in celebration after a teammate hits an open three against Central Arkansas on Dec. 4, 2020. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Landers Nolley II (3) deflects a pass during the Dec. 4, 2020, game against the University of Central Arkansas. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Lester Quinones (11) tries to stop a layup during the Dec. 4, 2020, game against the University of Central Arkansas. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis head coach Penny Hardaway looks on while his Tigers beat Central Arkansas on Dec. 4, 2020. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Landers Nolley II scored 23 points, his third game with 20-plus points.
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Memphis Tigers Memphis Tigers Basketball Central Arkansas 2020-21 college basketball season Landers Nolley II Penny HardawayDanielle Lerner
Danielle Lerner covers Tigers basketball for the Daily Memphian. She previously covered college hoops at The Athletic and the Louisville Courier-Journal, where she also wrote about professional soccer, horse racing, college football and, occasionally, tacos.
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