Memphis makes program history in AAC championship, beats No. 1 Houston
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March 2023
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Calkins: Tigers claim the title — and Hardaway delivers on the promise that he made.
Penny Hardaway took the job at Memphis with the promise that he’d deliver titles. Sunday, The Tigers knocked off No. 1 Houston to win the AAC Tournament. They’re not done for the season. The NCAAs await. But after five years, Hardaway delivered on his promise. And it was glorious.
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Calkins: Tigers dunk all over Tulane. Now a rematch with Houston awaits.
DeAndre Williams threw down a dunk that summed up the Memphis Tigers play on Saturday. They’re not letting anyone stop them. After routing Tulane, they’ll play Houston Sunday for the AAC Championship.
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Box score: Memphis 75, Houston 65
NCAA men’s basketball box for the Sunday, March 12 AAC Tournament championship game between the Memphis Tigers and the Houston Cougars from Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Calkins: A magnificent day for Memphis — right up until the end.
It was a magnificent day for Memphis basketball. Right up until Houston hit the winning shot. On a day when Tiger basketball conjured that magical feeling once again.
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Calkins: Now comes No. 1 Houston — and a day this Memphis team has earned.
The best thing about Sunday’s epic matchup between the Memphis Tigers and No. 1 Houston? It was earned.
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Box score: Grizzlies 113, Rockets 99
The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Houston Rockets in the Toyota Center in Houston on March 1, 2023.
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Grizzlies’ dominant third quarter beats Rockets, snaps road losing streak
The Grizzlies snapped an eight-game road losing streak with a win over the Rockets on Wednesday. After a sluggish first half, they dominated the third quarter and cruised to the finish.
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Box score: Grizzlies 113, Rockets 99
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February 2023
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Memphis comes up short of upset victory at Houston
Without star point guard Kendric Davis, the Tigers battled the Cougars and had an opportunity to get within one score late in the contest.
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Box score: Houston 72, Memphis 64
Lomax and Dandridge expected to return from injury versus Houston, according to source
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Calkins: Sure, Memphis lost this game to Houston. But the rematch could be history.
The Memphis Tigers put up a gallant fight in losing to the Houston Cougars Sunday. The good news? The Cougars should be No. 1 in the country when they come to FedExForum for the rematch on March 5. And a healthy Kendric Davis should be waiting for them.
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Box score: Houston 72, Memphis 64
The NCAA men’s basketball box score for the Sunday, Feb. 19, game between the Memphis Tigers and Houston Cougars played in Houston.
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Martin: Memphis gets a crack at Houston on Sunday. My advice? Punt
Go ahead, take the loss, and wait for brighter days. Most importantly: Show Houston nothing in the process.
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October 2022
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Memphis Tigers football vs. Houston: key stats and numbers
Limiting Houston receiver Nathaniel Dell and stopping the Cougars on third down could be keys to victory for the Tigers.
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What causes the U of M offense to start slow? The answer is in the ‘details’
Offensive coordinator Tim Cramsey made it obvious that the message this week heading into the home game against Houston at 6:30 p.m. on Friday was paying attention to the details.
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Memphis vs. Houston: Both teams thrive in the second half
The Tigers are a strong second-half team but can’t afford to have another slow start against a Houston team that also plays its best football in the second half.
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March 2022
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Houston wears down Tigers in AAC title game
Think the Cougars were angry about losing twice to the Tigers? Houston certainly played like it.
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Box score: Houston 71, Memphis 53
March 13, 2022: The Houston Cougars defeat the Memphis Tigers at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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League-worst Rockets pick apart Grizzlies’ defense
The Grizzlies defense completely fell apart in the second half, and Jaren Jackson Jr. played just 13 minutes because of foul trouble.
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On magical day, Penny Hardaway delivers on his promises
Memphis smashed Houston in front of a delirious crowd Sunday. Four years after accepting the head coaching job, Penny Hardaway will be taking the Tigers to the NCAA Tournament.
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Tigers dominate from opening tip, throttle No. 14 Houston
With the best performance of the year, Memphis likely locked up a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
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Box score: Memphis 75, Houston 61
March 6, 2022: The University of Memphis Tigers defeat the Houston Cougars at FedExForum.
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Scouting report: Memphis already has recipe to sweep Houston
The Tigers have all of the necessary knowledge and tools to crack Houston’s elite defense on Sunday.
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February 2022
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Tigers, led by Nolley’s 20 points, dismiss No. 6 Houston
Memphis was unfazed late in the game, thwarting the Cougars, who lost back-to-back games for the first time since 2017.
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Box score: Memphis 69, Houston 59
Feb. 12, 2022: The Memphis Tigers defeat the Houston Cougars at Fertitta Center in Houston.
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Job’s not done, but everything’s back on the table for Memphis
After a historic win at Houston, all of the Tigers basketball team’s lofty preseason goals suddenly seem attainable.
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