Calkins: Now Memphis will have to make history
The Memphis Tigers will need four wins if they're to get the automatic bid by winning the AAC Tournament. And they've never done that.
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March 2020
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Houston pulls away from Memphis in regular-season finale
Houston guard Quentin Grimes gave Houston the boost it needed to beat the scrappy Tigers in the regular-season finale.
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Photo Gallery: Tigers vs. Houston
Houston guard Quentin Grimes gave the Cougars the boost it needed to beat the scrappy Tigers in the regular-season finale Sunday, March 8, in Houston.
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‘First 48': Tyler Harris is Memphis’ critical shot-maker
Tyler Harris isn't shooting as much as he did in high school, but the Tigers sophomore is still the same 'First 48.'
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February 2020
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Mast: Tigers close but not quite in NCAA Tourney Talk
The win over Houston gave Memphis a much-needed win in the Tigers pursuit for their first trip to the NCAA Tournament since 2014.
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Calkins: For Memphis basketball, a long-awaited (and much-deserved) day of joy
After a season of tumult, the Memphis Tigers defeated Houston Saturday. You should have seen the smiles.
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Tigers hold on for signature win over Houston
Tigers sophomore Alex Lomax swiped away the winning attempt to secure Memphis a signature win before March.
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Photo Gallery: Tigers vs Houston
The Tigers win over Houston on Saturday, Feb. 22, featured a clutch free throw from Precious Achiuwa, a turnover-saving pass by Damion Baugh, and a game-saving swipe by Alex Lomax in the final seconds of a 60-59 victory.
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Memphis basketball notebook: Hardaway discusses transfer rules, Houston
Houston poses the biggest challenge to Penny Hardaway and the Tigers in months and at a time where Memphis needs a big win to enhance its NCAA Tournament resume
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November 2019
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White leads explosive U of M offense to 45-27 win
After a slow start that had the Tigers trailing 20-14, Memphis scored 31 straight points to seal their ninth victory of the season at Houston on Saturday.
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Houston offense different under coach Dana Holgorsen
The Memphis Tigers are facing a different offense, but the same quarterback as last year when they go to Houston this weekend.
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RB Taylor leaned on coaching, leadership skills while healing
Running back Patrick Taylor is searching for comfort and confidence while he recovers from a foot injury.
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July 2019
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Memphis football picked to win AAC West Division
Memphis was picked to win its division and make a third straight appearance in the American Athletic Conference title game.
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March 2019
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Memphis Tigers ditch game plan and almost overtake No. 11 Houston
Coach Penny Hardaway adjusted and ditched his gameplan late as the Tigers almost downed No. 11 Houston in the AAC Tournament semifinals.
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Homecourt advantage provides potential edge to Tigers in AAC Tourney
While Memphis didn't earn a first-round bye in the AAC Tournament, the Tigers know to make the NCAA they probably have to win four straight, including Sunday's championship game.
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For top seeds, AAC tournament performance may not benefit NCAA positioning
While the Memphis Tigers need to win AAC Tournament to punch ticket to NCAAs, top seeds Houston and Cincinnati might not realize any benefit from winning this week's tournament championship.
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January 2019
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Chapter Nine: Houston Cougars remind Penny Hardaway there’s a long way to go
Calkins: Tigers’ youth on full display as freshmen fail to contribute in loss to No. 19 Houston Cougars.
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Calkins: Mike Parks is a new dad! (But he might be sleepy for Houston game)
HOUSTON — Mike Parks Jr. won’t be as rested as usual when the Memphis Tigers take on Houston Sunday evening. But he has the best excuse in the world. And his name is Zakari Daniel Parks, all 7 pounds and 8 ounces, who was born by C-section at 9:41 p.m. Saturday. -
No. 19 and undefeated Houston poses major challenge for Memphis
After the Memphis Tigers had held off Wichita State 85-74 at FedExForum last Thursday to open American Athletic Conference play, attention turned to the road test awaiting at 5 p.m. Sunday in Houston against the No. 19 and undefeated Cougars (14-0, 1-0 AAC).
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November 2018
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Tigers ‘big boy football’ strategy kills Houston’s spirit
The official stats read, “HENDERSON, D. rush for 4 yards to the MEM48, 1ST DOWN MEM.” This moment was more significant than one line on Friday's play-by-play in Memphis' 52-31 win over Houston. -
Memphis Tigers take the AAC West with win over Houston
Memphis (8-4, 5-3 American Athletic Conference) overcame a halftime deficit to clinch the AAC West Division over the Houston Cougars (8-4, 5-3 AAC). -
Craft, Dillon look back on six seasons at Memphis
Thirteen Memphis players appeared in their last game as a Tiger in Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium on Friday. Some were major contributors; others saw minimal action. -
Calkins: Memphis Tigers win the West – by being who they are
Mike Norvell had time to think about the play, time to think about exactly what to call. -
Football Box score: Memphis Tigers vs. Houston Cougars
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Houston puts on good face to deal with injury, sideline showdown
The modern college football coach can put the happy shine on almost anything. Even a public sideline spat with a player over a jacket that, well, really wasn’t about a jacket at all.
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