There are 2261 article(s) tagged Memphis Tigers:

• March 2022

  • When the Tigers play ‘Memphis basketball’ they’re formidable

    The Tigers’ evolution, along with their strength in numbers, has resulted in 12 wins in 13 games.

    By Steven Johnson March 12, 2022

  • Calkins: It should be a magnificent Sunday. And these Tigers earned it all.

    “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.”

    By Geoff Calkins March 12, 2022

  • Box score: Memphis 70, SMU 63

    March 12, 2022: The Memphis Tigers defeat the SMU Mustangs at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.

    By The Associated Press March 12, 2022

  • Penny Hardaway wanted to face SMU again. He gets his wish.

    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.

    By Steven Johnson March 12, 2022

  • Calkins: Nervous? Nah. Memphis didn’t come to Texas to lose.

    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. 

    By Geoff Calkins March 12, 2022

  • Duren, Quinones lead Tigers’ blowout of UCF

    Jalen Duren had 21 points and set a tournament record with 20 rebounds as the Tigers advanced to face SMU in the AAC Tournament.

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    Penny Hardaway wanted to face SMU again. He gets his wish.

    Box score: Memphis 85, UCF 69

    By Steven Johnson March 12, 2022

  • Box score: Memphis 85, UCF 69

    March 11, 2022: The Memphis Tigers defeat the UCF Knights at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.

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    Duren, Quinones lead Tigers’ blowout of UCF

    By The Associated Press March 11, 2022

  • Scouting report: Healthy Tigers hoping to replicate second matchup against UCF, not first

    The Knights are missing one of their top scorers, and Memphis knows who it needs to neutralize in the AAC Tournament matchup.

    By Steven Johnson March 11, 2022

  • How the Tigers, DeAndre Williams came to need each other

    His month-long absence because of a back injury showed just how important he is to Memphis.

    By John Martin March 10, 2022

  • Calkins: Yo, Tigers. Just go win the thing.

    Never mind all the talk about bubbles and brackets. Just win the conference tournament, and get the banner y’all deserve. 

    By Geoff Calkins March 10, 2022

  • Memphis mailbag: How far can Tigers rise in seeding?

    We also give some insight on which seniors might be coming back, and a friendship between two Memphians.

    By Steven Johnson March 09, 2022

  • Calkins: Why Penny Hardaway should be coach of the (half) year

    Penny Hardaway wasn’t named AAC Coach of the Year Wednesday. But no coach in the country has done more in the past two months.

    By Geoff Calkins March 09, 2022

  • Tigers keep ‘tunnel vision’ mindset ahead of AAC Tournament

    Even after the energizing regular-season finale win over Houston, the Tigers want to eliminate any doubts about NCAA.

    By Steven Johnson March 09, 2022

  • Tigers Football Insider: Former Tiger Dylan Parham named to 2022 All-Combine Team

    Dylan Parham’s goal was to look athletic during warmups, and joining the All-Combine team is evidence that his mission was a success.

    By Frank Bonner II March 09, 2022

  • Duren named AAC Freshman of the Year, Williams makes All-AAC

    Jalen Duren is the third straight Tiger to win Freshman of the Year. 

    By Steven Johnson March 09, 2022

  • Tigers women lose to South Florida in AAC Tournament

    Jamirah Shutes scores 16 for Memphis, which ends season 16-12.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 08, 2022

  • Tigers basketball to play in ESPN Events Invitational in November

    Memphis will be one of eight teams competing.

    By Steven Johnson March 08, 2022

  • Tigers Basketball Insider: Memphis has found its go-to offensive system

    The Tigers are now 20th in the country in assists per game.

    By Steven Johnson March 08, 2022

  • Memphis women’s basketball advances at AAC Tournament

    Jamirah Shutes leads Tigers into second round against South Florida.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 07, 2022

  • 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. 

    By Geoff Calkins March 06, 2022

  • Five former Tigers cite postseason memories they cherish most

    It wasn’t just about winning games, or even the games themselves.

    By John Martin March 06, 2022

  • 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.

    By Steven Johnson March 06, 2022

  • 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.

    By Steven Johnson March 05, 2022

  • Memphis treating Houston game like it’s postseason

    Winners of nine of their past 10 games, the Tigers are in a solid position for the NCAA Tournament. Beating Houston would make it even tougher for the committee to ignore them. 

    By Steven Johnson March 04, 2022

  • Calkins: Now comes the biggest Memphis Tigers home game in years

    Memphis defeated South Florida on Thursday, setting up Sunday’s game against Houston. It’s the biggest Tigers home game in years.

    By Geoff Calkins March 04, 2022