Victory over Tulsa caps Senior celebration, builds momentum for AAC Tourney
University of Memphis forward Raynere Thornton (4) goes up for a basket while being defended by Tulsa Golden Hurricane's Lawson Korita (5) during the second half of a game at FedExForum on Saturday, March 9, 2019. (Karen Pulfer Focht/Special to The Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis basketball coach Penny Hardaway calls to players during the game against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at FedExForum on Saturday, March 9, 2019. (Karen Pulfer Focht/Special to The Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Kareem Brewton (5) grabs a rebound as Tulsa Golden Hurricanes Martin Igbanu (1) defends during a game at FedExForum on Saturday, March 9, 2019. (Karen Pulfer Focht/Special to The Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Jeremiah Martin (3) reacts to a call during the game against Tulsa Golden Hurricane at FedExForum on Saturday, March 9, 2019. (Karen Pulfer Focht/Special to The Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis fans cheer during a game against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at FedExForum on Saturday, March 9, 2019. (Karen Pulfer Focht/Special to The Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Jeremiah Martin (3) greets fans following the Tulsa Golden Hurricane game on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at FedExForum. (Karen Pulfer Focht/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Tigers defeat Tulsa 66-63 on a night where five seniors were honored and Memphis continued its momentum heading into the American Athletic Conference tournament at FedExForum
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Clay Bailey, a lifelong Memphian, has worked as a reporter in the city four decades. He concentrated on suburban coverage for the bulk of his career, except for a stint as sports editor of The Daily Memphian when it launched in September 2018. He now is suburban editor and also serves as a freelance sports writer for The Associated Press.
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