Memphis Tigers struggle before beating Little Rock 99-89
University of Memphis guard Jeremiah Martin (3) drives to the basket in a college basketball game against the Little Rock Trojans on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018, at FedExForum in Memphis. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Antwann Jones (11) drives toward the basket against Little Rock Trojans guard Jaizec Lottie (11) during a college basketball game on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018, at FedExForum in Memphis. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
Memphis Tigers forward Isaiah Maurice (14) attempts a layup against guard Ryan Pippens (0) during the Tigers game against the Little Rock Trojans on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018, at FedExForum in Memphis. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward Mike Parks Jr. (10) attempts to block a shot by Little Rock Trojans guard Jaizec Lottie (11) as he drives towards the basket during the Tigers game against the Little Rock Trojans on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018, at FedExForum in Memphis. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Tyler Harris (1) is cheered by teammates as he runs onto the court before the Tigers game against the Little Rock Trojans on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018, at FedExForum in Memphis. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis fans turned out in holiday outfits for the Tigers game against the Little Rock Trojans. The Tigers beat the Trojans 99-89 in a game on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018, at FedExForum in Memphis. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Kareem Brewton Jr. (5) sprints down the court as he covers Little Rock Trojans guard Jaizec Lottie (11) in a game on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018, at FedExForum in Memphis. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forwards Mike Parks Jr. (10) and Raynere Thornton (4) cover Little Rock Trojan forward Kris Bankston (32) as he attempts to pass during a game Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018, at FedExForum in Memphis. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
Fans at the University of Memphis basketball game against the Little Rock Trojans reach for t-shirts being shot out of a canon. The Tigers beat the Trojans 99-89 at FedExForum in Memphis on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
Mike Miller, an assistant coach for the University of Memphis men's basketball team, reacts to a call by the referee during a game against the Little Rock Trojans on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018, at FedExForum in Memphis. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward Kyvon Davenport (0) attempts to block a pass by Little Rock Trojans guard Deondre Burns (2) during a game on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018, at FedExForum in Memphis. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Kareem Brewton Jr. (5) swats the ball out of the hands of Little Rock Trojans forward Nikola Maric (55) during a game on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018, at FedExForum in Memphis. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
Memphis Tigers defenders attempt to block a pass by Little Rock Trojans guard Rayjon Tucker (3). The Tigers beat the Trojans 99-89 on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018, at FedExForum in Memphis. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Tyler Harris (1) celebrates after a teammate dunks as basket in a game against the Little Rock Trojans. The Tigers beat the Trojans 99-89 on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018, at FedExForum in Memphis. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
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Don Wade has been a Memphis journalist since 1998 and he has won awards for both his sports and news/feature writing. He is originally from Kansas City and is married with three sons.
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