Tigers getting back to their old form defensively
In the past five games, the University of Memphis appears to have rediscovered what made it a defensive force last season.
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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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Scouting report: Tigers treating matchup with Houston as ‘game of the year’
The Tigers are taking Saturday’s game against one of the best teams in the country personally.
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Calkins: Better ingredients, better Tigers. Why Memphis can still get this done.
Why should Memphis fans believe the Tigers can win two of their next three games against Houston, Cincinnati and SMU? Well, they have Jalen Duren for starters. Ask Tulane how hard it is to stop that guy.
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Duren, Williams make their presence felt in Tigers’ win over Tulane
After missing the first matchup, DeAndre Williams and Jalen Duren had double-doubles to lead Memphis in payback game.
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Why Hardaway’s admiration of Sampson is more motivation
Hardaway doesn’t want to just beat Houston; he wants the Tigers to be more like the Cougars.
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Box score: Memphis 80, Tulane 69
Feb. 9, 2022: The Memphis Tigers defeated the Tulane Green Wave at FedExForum.
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Duren, Williams make their presence felt in Tigers’ win over Tulane
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Scouting report: Memphis looks to keep rolling against pesky Tulane
Memphis should fare better defensively against the Green Wave this time with the return of Jalen Duren and DeAndre Williams.
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Tigers Basketball Insider: Memphis is back on the bubble
Memphis must handle business and avoid another Quad 3 loss before turning the focus to its three road games next week.
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Emoni Bates returns to Memphis, will get therapy for back injury
Penny Hardaway notes intensity of practices, and why Josh Minott did not see more time on the court against UCF.
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Should Tigers fans worry that Penny Hardaway has zero recruits?
Hardaway might be pondering a raid of the transfer portal, rather than pursuing high-schoolers.
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Box score: Tigers 88, UCF 60
Feb. 5, 2022: The University of Memphis Tigers defeat the University of Central Florida Knights at FedExForum.
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Penny Hardaway provides clarity on Emoni Bates injury
The U of M basketball player, who went home to Michigan to see a back specialist, is expected to return to Memphis on Sunday.
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With the Tigers nearly whole, there’s no time left for excuses
With almost the entire roster healthy and available, it’s put up or shut up time for the University of Memphis basketball team.
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Tigers get multiple players back for UCF game
Emoni Bates, with an apparent back injury, is the only Memphis player not available.
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Oh, snap: This week’s best photos
The same ice that snaps power lines and slickens streets also creates opportunities for photographers to catch some wintry images. Vote for your favorite one.
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Scouting report: UCF another revenge game for Tigers
The Tigers, who have won two in a row, should be healthier in their rematch with the Knights.
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Tigers’ Thursday game rescheduled due to winter weather
A winter storm has forced the Tigers and host Bearcats to reschedule.
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Emoni Bates’ status in question for Cincinnati game
Bates’ father refutes tweet that said the freshman’s future with the Memphis Tigers was in question.
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Tigers Basketball Insider: Lawson embracing glue guy role
Chandler Lawson tries to find other way to impact the game besides scoring.
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January 2022
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The road ahead: February a make-or-break month for Tigers
Any scenario that includes a chance for an at-large NCAA Tournament bid involves at least one win against Houston.
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Why Lester Quinones might be the key to Tigers getting on February run
Quinones’ mental approach helped him overcome a rough start against ECU.
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Tigers get payback over ECU with second-half surge
Lester Quinones led with 17 points, including four 3-pointers, and the return of Chandler Lawson from injury proved to be a key element.
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