Memphis hands Temple its first conference loss to shake up American
Defeating the Owls puts the Tigers in a five-way tie for first place in the American Conference standings.Related content:
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Defeating the Owls puts the Tigers in a five-way tie for first place in the American Conference standings.Related content:
The Tigers will look to get back on track when they face the Owls at FedExForum.
Penny Hardaway is out of words to motivate his players to buy into principles he’s preached for weeks.
Despite being led by 7-foot-1 big man Aaron Bradshaw’s career-high 21 points and five rebounds, Memphis was out-rebounded 46-29 and outscored on second-chance points 19-8.Related content:
A visit to FAU offers Memphis another chance to fix foundational issues.
The 6-3 guard, who finished with 10 points for his eighth double-digit scoring game of the season Wednesday, finally broke his silence.
The Tigers (6-7) will look to win their first game away from Memphis this season when they take on the Owls (6-8) at Tudor Fieldhouse in Houston on Saturday (2 p.m., ESPN+).
Parth Upadhyaya and John Martin answer some of the most pressing questions as the Tigers prepare to open conference play against North Texas.
Who, exactly, are the Memphis Tigers? After needing several made free throws in the final minute to hold off Rice on the road, players didn’t pretend to have the answers.
On Saturday afternoon, Memphis (7-7, 2-0 American Conference) needed to string together enough plays late to defeat Rice in Houston.Related content:
Led by wing Zach Davis’ 12 points and six rebounds, Memphis overcame a disorganized offensive display that saw it tally 20 turnovers to go with 16 assists to win its American Conference season opener.Related content:
Here are three things we know about Memphis as it gets set to open an 18-game American Conference slate with a matchup against North Texas on Dec. 31 at FedExForum.
The Tigers quest to win the American’s regular-season and tournament titles for the second straight season will start with a matchup against the Mean Green.
Led by point guard Dug McDaniel’s 23 points, the Tigers picked up an 88-67 win over Alabama State on Monday night at FedExForum.Related content:
Memphis, on a three-game losing streak, takes on an Alabama State team that has lost its last five games.
“That’s the main reason — one of the main reasons — why we’re 4-7,” Hardaway said. “Because of the (lack of) discipline, sacrifice and buy-in — in every facet of what we’re trying to do here at Memphis.”
Despite an 18-point performance from guard Curtis Givens III, Memphis was unable to pull out the win in Starkville as the Bulldogs prevailed.Related content
“We definitely have to fight the (feeling of defeat) as a staff for the (players) not to get down and start giving in and caving in,” Memphis coach Penny Hardaway said after the Tigers’ loss to Vanderbilt.
A matchup versus Mississippi State provides Memphis a chance to add a second Quad 2 win to its resume.
The Commodores outscored the Tigers 15-8 in the five-minute overtime period.Related content:
Coach Mark Byington’s Vanderbilt Commodores are undefeated and on what is currently the nation’s fifth-longest win streak.
It didn’t take long after the Tigers tipped off against the Cardinals inside a raucous KFC Yum! Center in a 99-73 loss for one to wonder if Penny Hardaway’s team truly recognized the magnitude of the moment.
The Cardinals made 18 3-pointers, shot 51.4% from 3-point distance and outscored the Tigers 54-9 from long distance.Related content
Memphis coach Penny Hardaway, point guard Dug McDaniel and wing Zach Davis spoke about the significance of the Tigers renewing their rivalry with Louisville ahead of their matchup with the No. 11 Cardinals on Saturday.
When the Tigers play No. 11 Cardinals on Saturday at the KFC Yum! Center, they’ll get their first crack in nearly eight years at one of their biggest rivals and have an opportunity to pick up their first Quadrant 1 win of the season.