Memphis drops out of AP Top 25 poll after loss to Arkansas State
After a less-than-stellar week, the Tigers will have to work their way back into the AP Top 25.
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After a less-than-stellar week, the Tigers will have to work their way back into the AP Top 25.
Did Memphis remain ranked in Parth Upadhyaya’s Top 25 after a rough pair of outings capped off with Sunday’s lopsided home loss to Arkansas State?
Though its national perception certainly took a hit, Memphis hasn’t quite undone all the work it did through the first month of the season.
The Tigers’ star combo guard competed with students at Madonna Learning Center in shooting contests on mini-hoops, autographed posters and took pictures.
The Memphis coach is confident the Tigers can get back to where they were just two weeks ago. But he’s also aware their window to do that is limited.
Memphis football writer Frank Bonner, basketball writer Parth Upadhyaya and columnist John Martin talk about the perception of the Tigers’ football season and gauge the panic meter on the Tigers’ basketball season after rough performances.
Memphis will look to snap No. 16 Clemson’s six-game winning streak Saturday on the road and regain the momentum it had built prior to its loss to Arkansas State.
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