Memphis dismantles shorthanded FAU to snap two-game skid
Led by point guard Dug McDaniel’s game-high 23 points and six assists, the Tigers got back in the win column after road losses to Tulsa and Wichita State.Related content:
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Led by point guard Dug McDaniel’s game-high 23 points and six assists, the Tigers got back in the win column after road losses to Tulsa and Wichita State.Related content:
Memphis falls behind early and never catches up to take its third consecutive conference road loss.Related content:
The Tigers will look to bounce back when they face the Shockers on Saturday at Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, Kansas.
“I didn’t know we lost by that (many) until we got into the locker room — like, literally, I didn’t know,” said Ashton Hardaway.Related content:
Defeating the Owls puts the Tigers in a five-way tie for first place in the American Conference standings.Related content:
Despite being led by 7-foot-1 big man Aaron Bradshaw’s career-high 21 points and five rebounds, Memphis was out-rebounded 46-29 and outscored on second-chance points 19-8.Related content:
A visit to FAU offers Memphis another chance to fix foundational issues.
The Tigers (6-7) will look to win their first game away from Memphis this season when they take on the Owls (6-8) at Tudor Fieldhouse in Houston on Saturday (2 p.m., ESPN+).
On Saturday afternoon, Memphis (7-7, 2-0 American Conference) needed to string together enough plays late to defeat Rice in Houston.Related content:
Led by wing Zach Davis’ 12 points and six rebounds, Memphis overcame a disorganized offensive display that saw it tally 20 turnovers to go with 16 assists to win its American Conference season opener.Related content:
Here are three things we know about Memphis as it gets set to open an 18-game American Conference slate with a matchup against North Texas on Dec. 31 at FedExForum.
The writing is on the wall for Memphis to miss out on a conference championship for the sixth straight season. But there are potential, albeit unlikely, scenarios keeping Tiger hopes alive.
With the victory the Tigers (13-0-2, 7-0-1 American) earned the No. 1 seed in the American tournament which starts Nov. 3 in Lakewood Ranch, Florida.
“It would be terrific,” American Conference commissioner Tim Pernetti said of the possibility of College GameDay coming to Memphis. “I’m crossing every finger. I’m saying every prayer, hoping that (the Tigers and USF) continue to play well. And we’ll see where the chips fall.”
Coach Alex Simmons’ Tigers were picked to finish in the bottom half of the 13-team American Conference by the league’s coaches.
Coach Penny Hardaway’s Tigers fare well in preseason poll of American Conference coaches.
The American Conference has produced six power conference victories this season, creating a clear path for the league champion to reach the College Football Playoff. Will the Tigers take advantage of the opportunity?
Memphis football beat writer Frank Bonner II and columnist John Martin discuss the Tigers’ chances of winning the American Conference, the backup quarterback situation and what to expect in the season opener.
This is Part 3 of an exploration of hot college-sports topics for the Memphis Tigers and the American Conference heading into the 2025 football season.
This is Part 1 of an exploration of hot college-sports topics for the Memphis Tigers and the American Conference heading into the 2025 football season.
American commissioner Tim Pernetti said improving the basketball league is about “bringing the bottom up.”
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