Alex Lomax cherishes final stretch as a Tiger: ‘It means the world’
The Memphis guard’s college career has at times been turbulent. He decided to stay for a fifth season anyway. Now, starting with Senior Day on Sunday, it’s winding down.
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March 2023
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Memphis falls to No. 1 Houston at buzzer in heart-breaking finish
Despite a valiant effort, the Tigers came up just short of upset victory.
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Box score: Houston 67, Memphis 65
Kendric Davis, Tigers ready to face Cougars again after latest loss
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Box score: Houston 67, Memphis 65
The University of Memphis Tigers lost to the University of Houston Cougars, 67-65, on March 5.
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His best friend is gone. His father is missing. But Kendric Davis has found ‘joy’ in Memphis.
Tigers fans have admired the grit that’s allowed Kendric Davis to fight through a series of painful ankle injuries — but that’s nothing compared to the larger battle he’s had to fight to get where he is now.
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Final Four Memories: Lee Hunt left his mark on the 1972-73 Tigers
Fifty years ago, the Memphis State assistant coach was both a tactician and a friend for an NCAA Final Four team.
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What to look for in Memphis’ showdown against No. 1 Houston
When the Cougars come to town Sunday, March 5, it will be just the second time in program history Memphis hosts the top-ranked team in the country — and the first time at FedExForum.
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Memphis game against No. 1 Houston sold out
The Tigers will face the Cougars at 11 a.m. Sunday at FedExForum.
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‘A mixed bag of emotions': Kendric Davis returns to SMU for the first time as a Tiger
When Memphis takes on SMU on Thursday night, it’ll be Kendric Davis’ first time back inside Moody Coliseum since joining the Tigers last offseason.
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What to look for in Memphis’ road game against SMU
Memphis will hope to use Thursday’s game against SMU to build momentum heading into this weekend’s matchup with top-ranked Houston.
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‘A mixed bag of emotions': Kendric Davis returns to SMU for the first time as a Tiger
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Martin: How safe is Memphis in the tournament field? We asked a few of the experts
The Daily Memphian polled three bracket experts to get their thoughts on how much room the Tigers have with two games remaining in the regular season.
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Tigers Basketball Insider: Former Tiger James Wiseman might be finding his groove again
Wiseman should see consistent playing time with the rebuilding Detroit Pistons.
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February 2023
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Tigers so near, yet still far away from dream
When Memphis pulled out a close win over Cincinnati at FedExForum on Sunday, it marked another step toward securing what Kendric Davis has wanted all along: a trip to the NCAA Tournament.
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Box score: Memphis 76, Cincinnati 73
NCAA men’s basketball box score for the Sunday, Feb. 26, game between the Memphis Tigers and Cincinnati Bearcats played at FedExForum in Memphis.
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When a big moment came, Johnathan Lawson was ready
The redshirt freshman sank a 3-pointer that gave the Tigers a five-point lead late in their 83-78 win over Wichita State.
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What to look for in Memphis’ home game against Cincinnati
There’s a chance Sunday’s game between the Tigers and Bearcats will be the final time the historic rivals face each other as members of the same conference.
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Memphis pulls away late in road win over Wichita State
Memphis got bucket after bucket out of the gate but didn’t finish off pesky Wichita State until the final few minutes.
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Memphis’ Keonté Kennedy out rest of the regular season
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Calkins: Tigers win ‘by any means’ necessary
The Memphis Tigers are battered, weary — and now they’re missing a key player who broke his hand punching a door. So how do they keep winning games? By any means necessary. On a Memphis team that richly deserves a trip to the NCAAs.
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Goudsouzian: The 1973 Memphis State Tigers prove the power of sports
Gene Bartow’s Tigers showcased a model of Black achievement and interracial harmony. If they make another NCAA Tournament run, we will again hear about how Memphians unite around basketball.
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Box score: Memphis 83, Wichita State 78
The University of Memphis Tigers defeated the Wichita State Shockers at Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, Kansas.
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Memphis’ Keonté Kennedy out rest of the regular season
The Tigers’ third-leading scorer was injured in an off-court incident.
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Tigers guard Kendric Davis to return from injury against Wichita State
Memphis’ leading scorer has been out with an ankle injury.
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Martin: No doubt that Penny Hardaway is the guy for Memphis
Overall, Hardaway — the favorite son of Memphis and program legend — is doing a solid job as the coach at Memphis.
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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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Tigers Basketball Insider: How Memphis’ loss to Houston helped its NCAA Tournament chances
Memphis moved further to the right side of the NCAA Tournament bubble after losing to Houston on the road.
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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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