Memphis drops final nonconference game, 74-71, against Auburn
Memphis Tigers guard Boogie Ellis (5) shoots a floater during the Holiday Hoopsgiving NCAA basketball game between the Memphis Tigers and the Auburn Tigers on Dec. 12 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via AP Images)
Forward D.J. Jeffries was whistled for an offensive foul moments after Auburn had hit a free throw to take its biggest lead of the game, 72-67, with just over a minute remaining. (Courtesy Michael Wade)
Memphis Tigers guard Boogie Ellis (5) looks to make a pass during the Holiday Hoopsgiving NCAA basketball game between the Memphis Tigers and the Auburn Tigers on Dec. 12 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Courtesy Michael Wade)
Tigers coach Penny Hardaway talks to guard Boogie Ellis during the Holiday Hoopsgiving NCAA basketball game between the Memphis Tigers and the Auburn Tigers on Dec. 12 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Courtesy Michael Wade)
Memphis Tigers guard Alex Lomax defends against Auburn in the Holiday Hoopsgiving game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Courtesy Michael Wade)
Memphis freshman center Moussa Cisse prepares to shoot during the Holiday Hoopsgiving NCAA basketball game between the Memphis Tigers and the Auburn Tigers on Dec. 12 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Auburn won 74-71. (Courtesy Michael Wade)
Lester Quinones looks to penetrate the Auburn defense during the Holiday Hoopsgiving NCAA basketball game between the Memphis Tigers and the Auburn Tigers on Dec. 12 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Courtesy Michael Wade)
The University of Memphis Tigers were hurt by unforced turnovers and missed free throws as they faced Auburn in Atlanta.
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Memphis Tigers Memphis Tigers Basketball Holiday Hoopsgiving Auburn Tigers 2020-21 college basketball season Penny Hardaway Boogie Ellis D.J. JeffriesDanielle 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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