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Despite foul trouble and Jalen Duren’s injury scare, the Tigers dominated the glass and got key minutes from Earl Timberlake to advance to the AAC final against Houston. When the Tigers play ‘Memphis basketball’ they’re formidableRelated story:
The Tigers’ evolution, along with their strength in numbers, has resulted in 12 wins in 13 games.
“The Memphis Tigers will play for the AAC Tournament title Sunday, and then they’ll get an NCAA Tournament bid. It has all been well and truly earned.”
March 12, 2022: The Memphis Tigers defeat the SMU Mustangs at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Penny Hardaway says the Tigers will play inside-out this time against the Mustangs.
The Mustangs have been a natural foil to Memphis, but the Tigers know what it’s going to take to come out victorious after two brutal losses this season.
Admit it, you were nervous. Until Jalen Duren and Alex Lomax restored order. And reminded everyone that the Memphis Tigers didn’t come to the American Athletic Conference Tournament to lose.
Jalen Duren had 21 points and set a tournament record with 20 rebounds as the Tigers advanced to face SMU in the AAC Tournament.Related stories:
March 11, 2022: The Memphis Tigers defeat the UCF Knights at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.Related story:
The Knights are missing one of their top scorers, and Memphis knows who it needs to neutralize in the AAC Tournament matchup.
His month-long absence because of a back injury showed just how important he is to Memphis.
Never mind all the talk about bubbles and brackets. Just win the conference tournament, and get the banner y’all deserve.
The Tigers toppled East Carolina, the ninth-ranked team in the nation.
If Sunday produced an all-too-familiar feeling for Memphis fans, there is still reason to hope this might turn out better than the other losses.
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The Memphis team that fought so hard for a chance to revive an unpredictable season will now never get the opportunity.
The AAC Tournament was canceled Thursday morning due to concerns about the coronavirus pandemic.
A run to the conference championship might be the Oscar-worthy performance that "Blue Chips" was not for Memphis coach Penny Hardaway.
There are more similarities to this season's Memphis team and the 2010-11 conference champion Tigers than most would think.
Memphis will have the late-night slot at the AAC Tournament this week.
If Memphis beats Houston on Sunday, it will claim a first-round bye and the No. 4 seed in the conference tournament. If they lose, things get really dicey.
Freshman guard Lester Quinones wants a chance to play Cincinnati in the conference tournament next month, but the Tigers have a long way to go before that.
The Memphis Tigers won't be going to the NCAA Tournament this year after losing to Houston Saturday. But Penny Hardaway's first team has earned both affection and respect.
Not only did Houston's 61-58 win over Memphis in the AAC Tournament semifinals end the Tigers' NCAA hopes, it ensured senior Jeremiah Martin will never experience playing in the NCAAs.
Memphis rolled over UCF, 79-55, Friday in the AAC quarters, but to keep their NCAA hopes alive they now must go through No. 1 seed Houston, which is 30-2 and a "beast," according to Tigers coach Penny Hardaway.