Memphis Tigers women can’t hold lead, fall at UAB
The Tigers led after the first quarter, 22-19, but lost the middle two quarters by a total score of 40-19 in their first road conference game of the season.
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The Tigers led after the first quarter, 22-19, but lost the middle two quarters by a total score of 40-19 in their first road conference game of the season.
Penny Hardaway, Tyrese Hunter and Nicholas Jourdain spoke to reporters Wednesday about solving the Tigers’ turnover issue, the recent addition of midseason transfer Dante Harris and concerns regarding a potential snowstorm on the horizon.
Coach Penny Hardaway saw the signs when he and his team landed back in Memphis following their 28-point road win over Florida Atlantic in Boca Raton.
The No. 21 Tigers did enough to pull off a 68-64 victory over the Mean Green and avoid what would’ve been deemed their second bad loss of the season Sunday.Related content:
The Tigers’ Alasia Smith got a decent shot at the buzzer, which would have forced overtime with the Mean Green women’s basketball team.
Derrick Rose, the 36-year-old former Memphis Tigers and Grizzlies guard, will become just the fifth Bulls player to have his jersey hang in the United Center rafters.
Memphis’ game against North Texas — a Quad 3 opportunity for the Tigers — is the final matchup it has on its schedule against an opponent in the top 100 of the NET or KenPom.
Hey, Memphians. It’s time to resolve to have fun again in 2025. Go to a Tigers game. Go to a Grizzlies game. Get off your couch and do something.
Memphis big man Dain Dainja scored 16 points in a span of less than seven minutes in the Tigers’ AAC-opening win over Florida Atlantic.
The No. 21 Tigers appeared to come out of the gate with a point to prove against the Owls — and they rarely let up through the course of 40 minutes.Related content:
Exhale, Memphis. The Tigers didn’t even make you sweat in the conference opener. Final: Memphis 90, Florida Atlantic 62. The real challenge is the next 17.
Memphis’ game against FAU represents one of only three remaining Quad 2 or better opportunities on the Tigers’ schedule.
The Tigers finished a nonconference schedule that KenPom ranks as the fourth-toughest in the country with a 10-3 overall record. What does that mean for their NCAA Tournament prospects?
This marks the third time in the past five weeks that Memphis has been ranked in the AP Top 25.Related story:
How high did the Tigers rise in Upadhyaya’s AP Top 25 ballot after their 17-point win over Ole Miss in their nonconference finale on Saturday?
Coach Penny Hardaway’s tough attitude pushed the Tigers to respond with intensity in their Saturday afternoon rout of No. 16 Ole Miss at FedExForum.
The Tigers (10-3) looked refocused and reenergized in an 87-70 win over No. 16 Ole Miss on Saturday afternoon at FedExForum to close out one of the most grueling nonconference slates in the country.
The midseason transfer’s 7-minute Memphis debut reminded coach Penny Hardaway why he knew right away that he wanted to add the Washington, D.C., native to his roster once he became available.
Former Virginia and Georgetown point guard Dante Harris has committed to the Tigers, a source close to the program confirmed to The Daily Memphian on Friday evening.
Transfer DeeDee Hagemann scored 19 points and led an inspired effort against visiting Tennessee in her Memphis debut.
The Tigers fall out of the Associated Press rankings after getting blown out by the Bulldogs on Saturday at home. Tigers beat writer Parth Upadhyaya’s latest AP Top 25 ballotRelated content:
Did the Tigers remain on Parth Upadhyaya’s AP Top 25 ballot after their lopsided home loss to Mississippi State on Saturday?
After the No. 21 University of Memphis basketball team fell to Mississippi State at FedExForum on Saturday, the Tigers are taking the loss in stride.Related content:
Coach Alex Simmons expects some players who’ve been out with injuries to be back by the time Memphis begins the conference schedule against Wichita State on Jan. 1.
Despite a crowd announced at more than 14,000, Memphis lost big to Mississippi State. What will FedExForum look like when Ole Miss shows up next?