Memphis loses heartbreaker to Houston at the buzzer
Boogie Ellis’ shot gave Memphis hope, but Cougars freshman Tramon Mark’s last-second 3-pointer vaporized it.
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Boogie Ellis’ shot gave Memphis hope, but Cougars freshman Tramon Mark’s last-second 3-pointer vaporized it.
Those final 1.7 seconds were painful, but the time before that is where the lessons come from. Tramon Mark’s ‘miracle' shot doesn’t undo the fact that Memphis held its own on the road against Houston.
The Tigers, the No. 3 seed after losing to Houston on Saturday, will play March 12.
March 7, 2021: Houston 67, Memphis 64Related story:
Alex Lomax is questionable to play at Houston and the Tigers are still on the NCAA tournament bubble.
After leaving Memphis State, Penny Hardaway dropped jaws in legendary pickup games at Fonde Recreation Center, Houston’s longtime NBA haunt.
With USF taken care of, all eyes and efforts now turn to the season’s toughest task.
Defense again the name of the game, and Boogie Ellis led the Tigers with 18 points. Related stories:
March 2, 2021: Memphis 73, South Florida 52Related story:
Tigers fans have likely gotten used to watching ugly basketball games this season.
The Tigers dominated on the boards and maintained their composure in the final seconds.
Sunday’s win at Cincinnati showed that the Tigers are at their most dangerous when Malcolm Dandridge, Moussa Cisse and DeAndre Williams are in sync.
Feb. 28, 2021: Memphis 80, Cincinnati 74 Related Story:
Memphis fends off Cincinnati for fifth straight win
A source with knowledge of the situation described Lomax’s injury to The Daily Memphian as a “twisted ankle” and said he would most likely not play against the Bearcats.
The change is a devastating blow for the Tigers, who now have lost home-court advantage for their toughest game of the season.
The Tigers kept their NCAA tournament hopes alive by taking care of business.Related story:
Feb. 24, 2021: Memphis 61, Tulane 46
It has been a difficult season for the Tigers, but now that they’re back from a COVID pause, they have a chance to make things right.
The South Florida date change could give the Tigers more flexibility to reschedule one or more postponed games.
The Tigers will soon be unpaused, but will they be untroubled?
Players and staff, isolated from the court and each other, are scrambling to get back to form.
Attendance for both the men’s and women’s tournaments will be limited to about 25% capacity, or 3,500 fans.
A fourth Memphis basketball game has been called off due to positive COVID-19 cases within the Tigers program.
A variety of factors contributed to the streak: smothering defense, a motion-heavy offense and a penchant for rallies.
It is the Tigers’ third straight postponement because of COVID-19 related issues in the program.