Memphis drops another tight game, and the culprit is the same as always
Lapsing into “one-on-one instead of just being team,” the Tigers squandered a chance to extend their winning streak. Related story: Memphis can’t repeat comeback in loss to SMU
Topic: American Athletic Conference
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January 2021
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Memphis can’t repeat comeback in loss to SMU
This game started just as ugly as the Jan. 26 matchup, and the Tigers weren’t able to convert in the final seconds.
Related story: Box score: SMU 67, Memphis 65
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Tigers basketball: Date locked in for home game vs. Houston
Regular-season finale will be at 11 a.m.
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Memphis guts out gritty win over SMU
Alex Lomax led the rally in the first half and a couple of key breaks late in the game gave the Tigers their third straight win.
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When 1 second makes for a big, satisfying Tigers result
From Penny Hardaway’s choice to go small at the end, to Alex Lomax’s hustle, every decision had a critical effect.
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Memphis basketball: Penny Hardaway sees ‘the light at the end of the tunnel’
The past two games indicate some of the bigger problems might be resolved. Now it’s time to get to the details.
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The most exciting elements of the Tigers’ first two wins of 2021
At last, the offense has kicked in. And with two games this week against SMU, the defense will need to be as solid as ever.
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Memphis cruises to victory over ECU
COVID-19 cases left ECU without head coach Joe Dooley and with just eight scholarship players available, but Memphis was so dominant it was difficult to imagine things going differently even if ECU had been at full strength.
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Memphis bounces back with blowout of Wichita State
The Tigers come through with better 3-point shooting and Moussa Cisse’s resurgence.
Related story: Box Score: Memphis 72, Wichita State 52
Related story: How everything clicked in Memphis' most complete game of the season
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Memphis falls victim to Tulsa comeback — again
Season-high 21 turnovers and missed chances sink Tigers in 58-57 loss. Related articles: New Year, same Tigers: Memphis’ struggles persist and Box score: Tulsa 58, Memphis 57
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New year, same Tigers: Memphis’ struggles persist
Says coach Penny Hardaway: “We’re just not ready to win those type of games yet because you’ve got to be tough.”
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Memphis-SMU game rescheduled
Memphis has been faced with three consecutive game postponements this month.
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Thursday’s Memphis-SMU game postponed due to COVID-19
The Tigers haven’t played since Dec. 29.
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Memphis-UCF game rescheduled for Feb. 1
The Tigers will be playing the Knights twice in three days at FedExForum.
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Memphis ‘keeping the pressure on’ amid 17-day layoff
The Tigers are hoping to get a game during that span, but in the meantime, it’s a chance to work on their new offense.
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Memphis basketball game at UCF tonight postponed
It’s the second game postponement in four days for the Tigers, who will wait until Jan. 14 for their next game against SMU.
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December 2020
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Saturday’s Memphis basketball game at Temple postponed
A positive COVID-19 test and contact tracing in Temple’s program resulted in the postponement.
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Memphis loses to Tulsa in clunker
Neither team played well, but the Tigers were plagued by unforced errors and poor shooting again.
Related story: Box score
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Tigers basketball: Three things to watch for in Memphis-Tulsa
DeAndre Williams will be in the starting lineup for the Tigers, who want to deliver Tulsa some payback.
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As much as he brings to the court, there’s DeAndre Williams as a leader
Memphis still has issues in its game, but Williams’ appearance on the court is a welcome development.
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Memphis survives Tulane rally to win AAC opener
Transfer DeAndre Williams, declared eligible just hours before the game, made an immediate impression.
Related story: As much as he brings to the court, there’s DeAndre Williams as a leader
Related story: Box score: Memphis 80, Tulane 74
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Scouting Report: A quick look at Tigers’ bowl opponent Florida Atlantic
Florida Atlantic is led by former USF coach Willie Taggart and has a strong defense. But the Owls don’t have a 1,000-yard passer or a rusher with more than 500 yards, despite playing eight games.
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Five Memphis football players earn All-AAC honors, but key name missing
Memphis Tigers football players Calvin Austin III and O’Bryan Goodson made first-team All-AAC while record breaker Brady White was snubbed altogether.
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Five pressing questions for Memphis basketball heading into AAC play
Memphis enters conference play on Wednesday with plenty of issues, including point guard play and “hero ball” tendencies.
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Memphis Tigers release full 2020-21 basketball schedule
The men’s team will play seven nonconference games in addition to a 20-game American Athletic Conference schedule.
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