Box score: Memphis 75, UCF 61
Feb. 1, 2021: Memphis 75, UCF 61
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Feb. 1, 2021: Memphis 75, UCF 61
Much has been made of the Tigers' offensive turnaround, but let’s not take the consistent defensive efficiency for granted.
After a tough loss to SMU, the 96-69 win was just what the Tigers needed.
With five Tigers scoring in double figures and the defense forcing 28 turnovers, the team is looking the way Penny Hardaway envisioned.
Feb. 1, 2021: Memphis 96, UCF 69
Jan. 26, 2021: Memphis 76, SMU 72
Lapsing into “one-on-one instead of just being team,” the Tigers squandered a chance to extend their winning streak. Related story: Memphis can’t repeat comeback in loss to SMU
This game started just as ugly as the Jan. 26 matchup, and the Tigers weren’t able to convert in the final seconds. Related story: Box score: SMU 67, Memphis 65
Jan. 28, 2021: SMU 67, Memphis 65
Regular-season finale will be at 11 a.m.
The Tigers didn’t just defeat SMU at FedExForum Tuesday night. They showed the ability to fight back.
Alex Lomax led the rally in the first half and a couple of key breaks late in the game gave the Tigers their third straight win. Related stories
From Penny Hardaway’s choice to go small at the end, to Alex Lomax’s hustle, every decision had a critical effect.
On a roll with two routs under their belt, this week is as good as any for the Tigers to face their biggest test yet.
The past two games indicate some of the bigger problems might be resolved. Now it’s time to get to the details.
At last, the offense has kicked in. And with two games this week against SMU, the defense will need to be as solid as ever.
COVID-19 cases left ECU without head coach Joe Dooley and with just eight scholarship players available, but Memphis was so dominant it was difficult to imagine things going differently even if ECU had been at full strength.
Jan. 24, 2021: University of Memphis Tigers 80, East Carolina University Pirates 53
Scientists at the Human Performance Center help Memphis basketball players be their best. Daily Memphian reporter Danielle Lerner got put through the wringer.
If Thomas does transfer, it will be the second move of his college career.
More confidence. New offensive wrinkles. As Moussa Cisse put it: “We played how we were supposed to play.”
The Tigers come through with better 3-point shooting and Moussa Cisse’s resurgence. Related story: Box Score: Memphis 72, Wichita State 52 Related story: How everything clicked in Memphis' most complete game of the season
Jan. 21, 2021: Memphis 72, Wichita State 52
After a tumultuous path of missteps and hurdles, the forward finally bursts forth and brings his joy to the Tigers.
What will it take for Memphis basketball to get back on track against Wichita State on Thursday? Fewer turnovers, smarter shots and, maybe, the arrival of Jordan Nesbitt.