Memphis guts out gritty win over SMU
University of Memphis guard Alex Lomax (2) dribbles the ball while being defended by Southern Methodist University guard Kendric Davis (3) on Jan. 26, 2021, at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Southern Methodist University forward Feron Hunt (1) tries to wrangle a loose rebound during the Jan. 26, 2021, game against the University of Memphis at FedExForum. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Alex Lomax (2) brings the ball upcourt on Jan. 26, 2021, in the game against SMU. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Alex Lomax (2) dives for a loose ball during the Jan. 26, 2021, game against SMU. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Alex Lomax (2) battles a Southern Methodist University player for the ball in a game, Jan. 26, 2021, at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward DeAndre Williams (12) passes the ball during the Jan. 26, 2021, game against Southern Methodist University. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward Malcolm Dandridge (23) grabs a loose rebound during the Jan. 26, 2021, game against SMU. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis center Moussa Cisse (32) drives against Southern Methodist University forward Ethan Chargois (25) on Jan. 26, 2021, at FedExForum. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward DeAndre Williams (12) goes up for a layup against Southern Methodist University on Jan. 26, 2021. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Alex Lomax (2) goes for a layup against SMU on Jan. 26. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Alex Lomax led the rally in the first half and a couple of key breaks late in the game gave the Tigers their third straight win.
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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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