Tigers ‘not going crazy’ after close loss to Georgia
University of Memphis forward Precious Achiuwa (55) fouls the Bulldogs' Anthony Edwards (5) on a shot attempt during the Tigers' game on Jan. 4, 2020, against Georgia at the FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Boogie Ellis is fouled by the Bulldogs' Anthony Edwards during the Tigers' game on Jan. 4, 2020, against Georgia at the FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Alex Lomax (2) steals the ball from the Bulldogs' Anthony Edwards during the Tigers' game on Jan. 4, 2020, against Georgia at the FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis coach Penny Hardaway reacts to a turnover during the Tigers' game on Jan. 4, 2020, against Georgia at the FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Lester Quinones (11) reacts after scoring in a drive against the Bulldogs during the Tigers' game on Jan. 4, 2020, against Georgia at the FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward Precious Achiuwa (55) blocks a shot by the Bulldogs' Donnell Gresham Jr. (0) during the Tigers' game on Jan. 4, 2020, against Georgia at the FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Lester Quinones (11) shoots under pressure by the Bulldogs' Donnell Gresham Jr. (0) and Jaykwon Walker during the Tigers' game on Jan. 4, 2020, against Georgia at the FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis coach Penny Hardaway reacts to a score by Memphis forward Precious Achiuwa during the Tigers' game on Jan. 4, 2020, against Georgia at the FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward Precious Achiuwa (55) shoots under pressure by the Bulldogs' Toumani Camara (left) during the Tigers' game on Jan. 4, 2020, against Georgia at the FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Alex Lomax (2) has the ball stripped away by the Bulldogs' Rayshaun Hammonds (center) during the Tigers' game on Jan. 4, 2020, against Georgia at the FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Alex Lomax (2) pulls down a rebound under pressure by the Bulldogs' Sahvir Wheeler during the Tigers' game on Jan. 4, 2020, against Georgia at the FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Lester Quinones (center) snags a loose ball from the Bulldogs' Toumani Camara during the Tigers' game on Jan. 4, 2020, against Georgia at the FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis coach Penny Hardaway reacts to a missed free throw during the Tigers' game on Jan. 4, 2020, against Georgia at the FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guards Boogie Ellis (5) and Tyler Harris (1) lose a rebound to the Bulldogs' Jordan Harris (2) during the Tigers' game on Jan. 4, 2020, against Georgia at the FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis players stop for a quick huddle on the court after a Bulldogs foul during the Tigers' game on Jan. 4, 2020, against Georgia at the FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
The Bulldogs spoiled a strong performance from Precious Achiuwa on Saturday afternoon at FedExForum.
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Drew Hill covers the Memphis Grizzlies and is a top-10 APSE winner. He has worked throughout the South writing about college athletics before landing in Memphis.
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