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Love it, Like it or Hate it: Reviewing Memphis’ win over Wichita State
Penny Hardaway was conflicted when addressing reporters after his team’s victory over Wichita State on Thursday night at FedExForum.
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Penny Hardaway was conflicted when addressing reporters after his team’s victory over Wichita State on Thursday night at FedExForum.
Memphis again fell behind early. This time, though, the Tigers put their foot on the gas when they needed to in order to avoid another dramatic finish Buckley: With Chris Simmons in his heart, DeAndre Williams deliversRelated stories:
The Daily Memphian’s Parth Upadhyaya and John Martin discussed what has changed with the Memphis Tigers since their solid showing during non-conference play, predict what the team’s postseason fate looks like and more.
While a victory against the Shockers won’t bolster the Tigers’ NCAA Tournament resume, a loss would give the group a blemish that would be hard to overlook come Selection Sunday. Kendric Davis makes Tigers and AAC history with latest awardRelated story:
Memphis will have to try to gut out at least one or two more wins while missing Lomax, Dandridge and Hardaway, but there is a silver lining to the Tigers’ current predicament.
There are limited opportunities left for quality wins on Memphis’ schedule. And if it plays anywhere close to the level at which it played versus Temple, it’ll be difficult to take care of business against even mediocre AAC foes.
Kendric Davis led Memphis to victory Sunday on a buzzer-beater. The Tigers have picked up a much-needed conference road victory against the Temple Owls.Related story:
The Tigers hit the road to take on Temple in Philadelphia at 2 p.m. Sunday, just four days after falling to UCF 107-104 in double overtime on Wednesday.
With only four chances remaining for the Tigers to grab Quad 1 or 2 wins, they’ve learned quickly that nothing they set out to do will come easily.
Coach Penny Hardaway’s squad held an 11-point lead against UCF on the road Wednesday and was minutes away from picking up what would’ve been just its second statement victory of the season. Then, the Tigers collapsed. Related story:
Wright’s No. 55 jersey will hang in the FedExForum rafters next to the jerseys of nine other Tigers greats.
The Tigers will have to turn things around ahead of their matchup with UCF in Orlando on Wednesday, Jan. 11. Tigers Basketball Insider: Memphis’ sense of urgency should be at season-highRelated story:
Memphis’ clash with UCF is one of only five remaining opportunities for the Tigers to grab Quadrant 1 and 2 wins.
For the third consecutive game, Memphis came out flat against an opponent it should’ve had no problem putting away early.Related stories:
Report: Nike is releasing a pair of its Air Max Penny 1 with a colorway inspired by the Binghampton school where Penny once coached.
After a New Year’s Day road loss to Tulane in which it gave up nearly 100 points, Memphis returns to FedExForum to face ECU at 1 p.m. Saturday.
After Sunday’s loss to Tulane — the second straight game in which Memphis gave up 86 or more points — coach believes some unforeseen issues are to blame for the Tigers’ recent hiccups.Related story:
The Tigers coach touched on the size of his team’s rotation twice on Monday — one time suggesting that he feels his group was better when he played fewer players during a large chunk of the non-conference slate.
The Memphis Tigers got off to a horrendous start and never fully gained momentum in a 96-89 loss to the Tulane Green Wave Sunday at New Orleans’ Fogelman Arena. Love it, Like it or Hate it: Reviewing Memphis’ loss against TulaneRelated stories:
Memphis beat itself in several facets of the game and allowed Tulane to build momentum that it ultimately capitalized on late.
Led by Jalen Cook, Tulane is a clear-cut better team than USF on paper. So, it’ll be especially important for the Tigers are alert after their scare versus the Bulls.
The 5-foot-9 South Florida guard from Cordova High School never thought he’d be on the other bench inside FedExForum.
The Tigers ripped off a 19-5 run in the final 4:21 to pull out the 93-86 conference victory. Tigers Talk: Upadhyaya and Martin on Memphis’ adjusted expectationsRelated stories:
This edition of Tigers Talk with The Daily Memphian’s Tigers basketball beat writer Parth Upadhyaya and sports columnist John Martin answers questions related to the Memphis basketball team as it heads into its first conference game of the season.
Thursday’s contest with South Florida should give Memphis a chance to ease into conference play and build momentum moving forward. Tigers Talk: Upadhyaya and Martin on Memphis’ adjusted expectations Why is Tyler Harris no longer a Tiger? Hardaway wanted to be ‘comfortable mentally’Related stories: