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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January 2022
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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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What we learned about the Tigers after Game 19
Memphis put on a defensive clinic that was part of a more detailed game plan.
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Scouting report: Tigers seek to avenge painful loss to ECU
After blowing a 10-point lead in the final two minutes, the Tigers are eagerly seeking redemption against the Pirates.
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Jalen Duren questionable against ECU; three others out
Doctors are encouraging Duren to do more, but his return is up in the air in the rematch against the Pirates.
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Has Tyler Harris become the most indispensable Tiger?
In a tumultuous season, the team’s confidence in the former Cordova star has skyrocketed.
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Harris, Minott lead dramatic comeback win vs. Tulsa
The Tigers triumph at Tulsa for the first time since 2012, and get some key defense at the end to seal it.
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Scouting report: Tigers looking to break multiple losing streaks against Tulsa
The Tigers have not won at Tulsa since 2013, and the Golden Hurricane are desperate for their first AAC victory of the season.
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Penny apologizes to city, fans, players for rant after loss to SMU
The Tigers coach, in an Instagram post, said: “I let the emotions get the best of me last night and that’s not the way to handle situations.”
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Calkins: Can Hardaway get it done at Memphis? My ‘stupid bleeping’ question still stands
I asked Penny Hardaway if he could “get this done” at Memphis. His answer — complete with four expletives — revealed a lot.
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Tigers drop third straight AAC game after sloppy start
Tigers' problems run much deeper than injury issues
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Tigers drop third straight AAC game after sloppy start
Tigers can’t overcome brutal first half against SMU and poor 3-point shooting.
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Tigers' problems run much deeper than injury issues
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Tigers’ problems run much deeper than injury issues
Penny Hardaway blames youth and injuries for the current mess. However, the AAC has another team that is dealing with injuries — but is winning.
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Hardaway goes off in explosive rant after loss to SMU
The Memphis Tigers coach blasted the local media after another dispiriting result.
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Box score: SMU 70, Memphis 62
Jan. 20, 2022: The SMU Mustangs defeat the Memphis Tigers at FedExForum.
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AAC not likely to receive payouts from canceled bowl games
AAC commissioner says a team backing out in this instance is not the fault of the bowl.
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Lomax returns for Tigers; Nolley, Williams out vs. SMU
Alex Lomax will come off the bench, but Landers Nolley II and DeAndre Williams remain sidelined.
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Scouting report: Tigers need to thwart SMU’s outside shooting
Another task that Memphis faces: Containing top scorer Kendric Davis.
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What we learned about the Tigers after another heartbreaking loss
After dropping the game to ECU, it’s basically win the AAC tournament or bust for the Tigers.
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Scouting report: Short-handed or not, Memphis can’t afford loss to ECU
If Memphis wants to deliver ECU its first home loss, the Tigers must shore up their 3-point defense.
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Scouting report: Tigers facing a desperate UCF team
The Knights are reeling after two straight AAC losses, which makes them a dangerous opponent for Memphis.
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Tyler Harris’ clutch play lifts Memphis to win over Cincinnati
Behind Harris and a resurgent Emoni Bates, the Tigers won their third straight AAC game.
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Calkins: Tyler Harris, the littlest Tiger, delivers the biggest win
This version of the Tigers is much different than December’s
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Calkins: Tyler Harris, the littlest Tiger, delivers the biggest win
Penny Hardaway said point guard Tyler Harris “will put daggers in people.” On Sunday, Harris put three daggers in the Cincinnati Bearcats to give Memphis a heart-stopping win.
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Tyler Harris’ clutch play lifts Memphis to win over Cincinnati
This version of the Tigers is much different than December’s
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Scouting report: What can injury-riddled Tigers expect vs. Cincinnati
The Tigers, potentially without key pieces, must try to contain the guard-oriented Bearcats.
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Scouting report: Can Tigers get over the Tulsa hump?
No team other than Houston has given Memphis more trouble than the Tulsa Golden Hurricane in the AAC.
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