There are 2520 article(s) tagged Memphis Tigers:

• January 2021

  • Memphis ‘keeping the pressure on’ amid 17-day layoff

    The Tigers are hoping to get a game during that span, but in the meantime, it’s a chance to work on their new offense.

    By Danielle Lerner January 06, 2021

  • Memphis basketball game at UCF tonight postponed

    It’s the second game postponement in four days for the Tigers, who will wait until Jan. 14 for their next game against SMU. 

    By Danielle Lerner January 05, 2021

  • Who’s in, who’s out? A quick look at U of M football seniors’ status

    Four Tigers have announced they will return, but the team awaits the decisions of three key players. 

    By Steven Johnson January 03, 2021

  • Memphis-UCF game reunites two players with a longtime bond

    Tigers forward Lance Thomas and UCF guard Darius Perry have been opponents as well as roommates, but always friends.

    By Danielle Lerner January 02, 2021

  • Tigers basketball gets commitment from Bartlett guard Amarr Knox

    Knox is the second to commit to Penny Hardaway’s 2022 class.

    By Danielle Lerner January 01, 2021

  • New Year’s resolutions for Memphis basketball

    Here’s one thing to commit to: Working on those free throws.

    By Danielle Lerner January 01, 2021

• December 2020

  • Saturday’s Memphis basketball game at Temple postponed

    A positive COVID-19 test and contact tracing in Temple’s program resulted in the postponement.

    By Danielle Lerner December 31, 2020

  • Memphis forward Ahmad Rand enters transfer portal

    On Dec. 21, Rand played a season-high eight minutes in Memphis’ loss to Tulsa. But he didn’t play at all in Tuesday’s win over USF and then submitted his name to the NCAA transfer portal. 

    By Danielle Lerner December 31, 2020

  • Calkins: With disaster looming, Alex Lomax saved the day

    It wasn’t Penny Hardaway’s new “lion set” offense that carried Memphis to a win over South Florida. It was Alex Lomax’s Tiger pride. 

    By Geoff Calkins December 30, 2020

  • Memphis survives USF, 58-57, in another show of disarray

    The Tigers finally wore down USF with athleticism and quickness.

    Related Story: Calkins: With disaster looming, Alex Lomax saved the day

    Related Story: Memphis’ ‘lion’ offense off to a modest, not roaring, start

    By Danielle Lerner December 30, 2020

  • Memphis’ ‘lion’ offense off to a modest, not roaring, start

    There are signs the new scheme could breed confidence and consistency with time. 

    By Danielle Lerner December 30, 2020

  • Memphis basketball: Where do the Tigers go from here?

    The numbers do not lie. But there are eight days until the next game to get back on track.

    By Danielle Lerner December 28, 2020

  • Penny Hardaway: With a new offense, Memphis is ready to ‘go to war’

    An extended break gave the Tigers a chance to install the scheme and reinforce a positive mental approach. 

    By Danielle Lerner December 28, 2020

  • Senior decisions will shape Tigers’ 2021 football season

    If the Tigers can get a few seniors to return, the sky is the limit thanks to a strong incoming class and transfers from Power Five programs. 

    By Steven Johnson December 28, 2020

  • Memphis has yet to get the best out of the center position

    Coach Penny Hardaway said, “I’m going to make the adjustments on the rotations, man, and just keep a big on the floor at all times, keep a true big on the floor at all times.” The problem is: Who?

    By Danielle Lerner December 27, 2020

  • Report: Tigers assistant coach to join South Carolina

    Special teams coach Pete Lembo constructed one of the best units in the nation.

    By Steven Johnson December 27, 2020

  • Final top performers list: Brady White, Thomas Pickens lead the way

    The Montgomery Bowl win was an example of how all three phases of the game clicked, and what can be expected next season.

    By Steven Johnson December 25, 2020

  • Calkins: Ja Morant and Brady White made it a memorable Memphis night

    Ja Morant was brilliant in the first game of his season; Brady White was triumphant in the last game of his career. Together, they made it a night that Memphians won’t soon forget. 

    By Geoff Calkins December 24, 2020

  • Memphis emphatically snaps bowl losing streak with 25-10 win over FAU

    The transformation of the Tigers’ defense foiled FAU’s attempt to rally in the Montgomery Bowl. Related story: Brady White goes out in style as he turns focus on going pro 

    Box score

    By Steven Johnson December 24, 2020

  • Montgomery Bowl box score: Memphis 25, FAU 10

    Montgomery Bowl, Dec. 23, 2020: Memphis 25, FAU 10

    By The Associated Press December 23, 2020

  • Brady White goes out in style as he turns focus on going pro

    The school’s all-time leader in passing yards made sure to accomplish one last historic feat in his final game with the Tigers. Related story: Memphis emphatically snaps bowl losing streak with 25-10 win over FAU

    By Steven Johnson December 23, 2020

  • Memphis vs. Florida Atlantic: Three things to watch in Montgomery Bowl

    Winning the battles against the FAU secondary will be key in breaking the bowl game losing streak.

    By Steven Johnson December 22, 2020

  • Memphis loses to Tulsa in clunker

    Neither team played well, but the Tigers were plagued by unforced errors and poor shooting again.

    Related story: Box score

    By Danielle Lerner December 22, 2020

  • Calkins: Congrats on the new deal, Penny! But gosh, your team stinks.

    On the day Memphis announced a five-year contract extension for Penny Hardaway, the Tigers looked utterly inept in losing to Tulsa.

    By Geoff Calkins December 22, 2020

  • Box score: Tulsa 56, Memphis 49

    Memphis loses to Tulsa in clunker 

    By The Associated Press December 21, 2020