Memphis basketball: COVID-19 postpones Cincinnati game
Memphis has paused activities “until further notice,” the program said in a news release.
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Memphis has paused activities “until further notice,” the program said in a news release.
University of Memphis football coach Ryan Silverfield said the Tigers will open spring practice March 11 in advance of the April game at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.
Alex Lomax said it would be a “dream come true” to lead Memphis back to the NCAA tournament. Against ECU, he kept that dream alive through sheer force of will.
Feb. 6, 2021: Memphis 66, East Carolina 59
Related article: Memphis escapes upset-minded ECU
The close ones are stress-inducing, but also revealing who the leaders are.
Tigers stage another dramatic finish in a game marked by more inconsistency.
And more than one reader wanted to know about possible transfers.
Behind Landers Nolley II’s winning performance vs. UCF: A conversation with Penny Hardaway, and a superstition. Related stories
The Tigers had a rocky start to the second half, but were able to repel each challenge in the 75-61 win. Box score: Memphis 75, UCF 61
Star wide receiver Roc Taylor was jilted by Tennessee and landed at Memphis. He and his coach both say Taylor ended up at the better program.
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.
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