Duren’s monster night helps Memphis survive scrappy Western Kentucky
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The Tigers have had an issue with turnovers all season, a trend that continued against the Hilltoppers and allowed them to hang in the game.Related stories:
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Landers Nolley II and Emoni Bates both make their season debuts as the Tigers close out their exhibition runs.