Tigers open conference play with an 85-74 win over Wichita State
Team withstands several runs, improves to 9-5, 1-0
University of Memphis Tigers forward Raynere Thornton (4) shakes hands with forward Lance Thomas (15) prior to the start of the game against the Wichita State Shockers on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis Tigers guard Kareem Brewton Jr. (5) drives to the basket during a game against the Wichita State Shockers on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis Tigers guard Kareem Brewton Jr. (5) and guard Jeremiah Martin (3) defend Wichita State Schockers' guard Dexter Dennis (0) during a game against the Wichita State Shockers on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis Tigers guard Alex Lomax (2) drives to the basket during a game against the Wichita State Shockers on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
The University of Memphis Tigers bench jumps up to celebrate after a Tiger basket during a game against the Wichita State Shockers on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis Tigers guard Tyler Harris (1) weaves through a Wichita State Shockers defense during a game against the Shockers on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis Tigers guard Kareem Brewton Jr. (5) drives down the court during a game against the Wichita State Shockers on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis Tigers forward Kyvon Davenport (0) drives to the basket for a layup during a game against the Wichita State Shockers on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis Tigers guard Tyler Harris (1) tosses the ball toward the basket during a game against the Wichita State Shockers on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019. The Tigers beat the Shockers 85-74. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis Tigers guard Alex Lomax (2) dives for a loose ball during a game against the Wichita State Shockers on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019. The Tigers beat the Shockers 85-74. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis Tigers guard Alex Lomax (2) celebrates with guard Tyler Harris (1) after Harris scored a lay up during a game against the Wichita State Shockers on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019. The Tigers beat the Shockers 85-74. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis Tigers forward Mike Parks Jr. (10) battles for possession during a game against the Wichita State Shockers on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019. The Tigers beat the Shockers 85-74. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis Tigers guard Tyler Harris (1) throws the ball back in bounds during a game against the Wichita State Shockers on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019. The Tigers beat the Shockers 85-74. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis Tigers forward Kyvon Davenport (0) drives toward the basket against Wichita State forward Isaiah Chandler (44) during a game against the Shockers on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019. The Tigers beat the Shockers 85-74. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis Tigers forward Lance Thomas (15) celebrates after a teammate scores a three point shot during a game against the Wichita State Shockers on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019. The Tigers beat the Shockers 85-74. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis Tigers forward Raynere Thornton (4) runs through a tunnel of players prior to the start of the game against the Witchita State Shockers on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2018. The Tigers beat the Shockers 85-74. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis Tigers guard Tyler Harris (1) pulls up for a lay up during a game against the Wichita State Shockers on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019. The Tigers beat the Shockers 85-74. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis Tigers guard Jeremiah Martin (3) drives to the basket during a game against the Wichita State Shockers on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019. The Tigers beat the Shockers 85-74. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis Tigers guard Jeremiah Martin (3) drives for a lay up during a game against the Wichita State Shockers on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019. The Tigers beat the Shockers 85-74. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis Tigers guard Kareem Brewton Jr. (5) jumps for a lay up during a game against the Wichita State Shockers on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019. The Tigers beat the Shockers 85-74. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
Kyvon Davenport scored 25 points Antwann Jones had a career-high 16 points as the Tigers held off Wichita State for an 85-74 victory in the American Athletic Conference opener for both teams.
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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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