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
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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
Regular-season finale will be at 11 a.m.
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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.
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Says coach Penny Hardaway: “We’re just not ready to win those type of games yet because you’ve got to be tough.”
Memphis has been faced with three consecutive game postponements this month.
The Tigers haven’t played since Dec. 29.
The Tigers will be playing the Knights twice in three days at FedExForum.
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.
It’s the second game postponement in four days for the Tigers, who will wait until Jan. 14 for their next game against SMU.
A positive COVID-19 test and contact tracing in Temple’s program resulted in the postponement.
Neither team played well, but the Tigers were plagued by unforced errors and poor shooting again. Related story: Box score
DeAndre Williams will be in the starting lineup for the Tigers, who want to deliver Tulsa some payback.
Memphis still has issues in its game, but Williams’ appearance on the court is a welcome development.
Transfer DeAndre Williams, declared eligible just hours before the game, made an immediate impression. Related story: As much as he brings to the court, there’s DeAndre Williams as a leader Related story: Box score: Memphis 80, Tulane 74
Florida Atlantic is led by former USF coach Willie Taggart and has a strong defense. But the Owls don’t have a 1,000-yard passer or a rusher with more than 500 yards, despite playing eight games.
Memphis Tigers football players Calvin Austin III and O’Bryan Goodson made first-team All-AAC while record breaker Brady White was snubbed altogether.
Memphis enters conference play on Wednesday with plenty of issues, including point guard play and “hero ball” tendencies.
The men’s team will play seven nonconference games in addition to a 20-game American Athletic Conference schedule.
Navy, which had to postpone last week’s game against the Tigers because of COVID-19, is back in the lineup.