What we learned about the Tigers in Game 5
Penny Hardaway seems inclined to continue a certain rotation trend, and 3-point shooting remains an issue.
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Penny Hardaway seems inclined to continue a certain rotation trend, and 3-point shooting remains an issue.
Alex Lomax and Malcolm Dandridge, coming off the bench, propelled the No. 9 Tigers in what could have been a much closer game.Related story:
Nov. 24, 2021: The Memphis Tigers defeated Virginia Tech in the NIT Season Tip-Off at Barclays Center, Brooklyn.
The Tigers haven’t scored at 30 points in a game since beating Navy 35-17 on Oct. 14.
Memphis has been able to gradually build schedule intensity, unlike the Hokies, who are 5-0 but played softer competition.
The Tigers are officially a Top 10 team.
The new policy goes into effect immediately.
Penny Hardaway is thankful for the challenge the Hilltoppers posed before the Tigers get into the meat of their schedule. Duren’s monster night helps Memphis survive scrappy Western KentuckyRelated story:
Memphis is falling far short of the standards that have been set in the past eight seasons, and a bowl game is in jeopardy. Tigers still looking for their sixth win after falling to No. 17 HoustonRelated story:
Houston’s run of penalties gave the Tigers some momentum, but ultimately they weren’t able to capitalize on their chances. After underachieving season, Tigers forced to battle for minimum successRelated stories:
Nov. 19, 2021: The Houston Cougars defeated the Memphis Tigers in an AAC football game in Houston. Tigers still looking for their sixth win after falling to No. 17 HoustonRelated story:
See what people said on Twitter about the Tigers’ football game in Houston.
The Tigers have had an issue with turnovers all season, a trend that continued against the Hilltoppers and allowed them to hang in the game.Related stories:
Duke defeated the Tigers, who end the season 14-5-2.
Nov. 19, 2021: The Memphis Tigers defeated the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at FedExForum. Duren’s monster night helps Memphis survive scrappy Western KentuckyRelated story:
Nov. 13, 2021: East Carolina University defeats Memphis Tigers at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.
The Tigers basketball coach and fellow hometown star said on Instagram video: “To get murdered like that, it just doesn’t sit well with me.”
This isn’t the same Hilltoppers team from a year ago, but the Tigers still should be motivated.
A cornerstone of the Tigers has found his production stymied by early foul trouble.
Landers Nolley II gutted through an illness, and the Tigers are still auditioning their ballhandlers.
Sean Dykes has never lost to Houston in his college career.
Tyler Harris may have taken his shooting stroke to Iowa State — but he left his heart in Memphis. Now both are back where they belong.
The senior guard provided the energy after the Tigers had a rocky opening, but the team’s turnovers continue to be an issue.Related story:
Nov. 16, 2021: The Memphis Tigers defeat the Saint Louis Billikens at FedExForum.Related story:
It’s only been two games, but Memphis freshman Emoni Bates has already picked up his first regular-season accolade.