2021 NIT: Memphis punishes Dayton with second-half push
Memphis coach Penny Hardaway instructs his players during the first-round NIT game in Denton, Texas, Saturday, March 20. (Photo courtesy of the NCAA)
Memphis guard Boogie Ellis splits two Dayton defenders during the Memphis-Dayton NIT first-round game in Denton, Texas, Saturday, March 20. (Photo courtesy of the NCAA)
Memphis forward Deandre Williams prepares to take a jump shot during Saturday’s first-round NIT game against Dayton in Denton, Texas. (Photo courtesy of the NCAA)
Landers Nolley II scored 21 points to help the Tigers defeat Dayton 71-60 in the first round of the NIT at Denton, Texas. (Photo courtesy of the NCAA)
Memphis forward D.J. Jeffries looks to drive during Saturday’s first-round NIT game against Dayton in Denton, Texas. (Photo courtesy of the NCAA)
Memphis forward D.J. Jeffries dunks against Dayton during the first-round NIT game played in Denton, Texas, Saturday, March 20. (Photo courtesy of the NCAA)
The Tigers’ defense was not at its usual strength, but Landers Nolley II had 21 points and Lester Quinones had a double-double.
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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.