Lomax’s gritty performance leads Memphis past Boise State
The senior guard, with an injured ankle, led the Tigers in their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2014. Their next opponent: top-seeded Gonzaga.
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The senior guard, with an injured ankle, led the Tigers in their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2014. Their next opponent: top-seeded Gonzaga.
The second-round West Region game will feature two likely draft lottery picks and two experienced big men going at it.
The Tigers at their best can fluster the opposition. The Tigers at their worst know how to regroup.
For Penny Hardaway and Alex Lomax, the Tigers’ win over Boise State wasn’t just a first-round NCAA Tournament victory. It was why they signed on four years ago. And it was exactly what they dreamed. Lomax’s gritty performance leads Memphis past Boise State Why highs, lows against Boise State show Memphis can go far in NCAA TournamentRelated stories:
March 17, 2022: The Memphis Tigers defeat the Boise State Broncos in the West Region first round of the NCAA Tournament. Related story:
The freshman guard has not played since Jan. 27 because of a back issue.
Something to be wary of: The Broncos might not have the most prolific offense. But they held one opponent to 37 points this season.
It’s the young and fast Memphis Tigers vs. the older, deliberate Broncos.
Jalen Duren unfazed by Boise State’s big man; what to make of Landers Nolley II?
Bates was seen practicing with the team Wednesday ahead of the NCAA Tournament first-round game.
The Broncos’ defensive versatility makes them formidable, but they haven’t faced pressure from a defense like the Tigers’.
Memphis becomes a special team when players like Nolley and Lester Quinones are consistently hitting shots from outside to complement Jalen Duren and DeAndre Williams.
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Led by Jalen Duren, the Tigers’ talent and style make them a dangerous dark horse, and Boise State may be an ideal matchup to start a March Madness run.
Think the Cougars were angry about losing twice to the Tigers? Houston certainly played like it.
The Tigers will face Boise State on Thursday. Tigers feel sting after achieving one goal but not the otherRelated stories:
Their pain of losing in the AAC title game overshadows somewhat their joy of making the NCAA Tournament.
March 13, 2022: The Houston Cougars defeat the Memphis Tigers at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
The Tigers’ evolution, along with their strength in numbers, has resulted in 12 wins in 13 games.
March 12, 2022: The Memphis Tigers defeat the SMU Mustangs at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Penny Hardaway says the Tigers will play inside-out this time against the Mustangs.
The Mustangs have been a natural foil to Memphis, but the Tigers know what it’s going to take to come out victorious after two brutal losses this season.
Admit it, you were nervous. Until Jalen Duren and Alex Lomax restored order. And reminded everyone that the Memphis Tigers didn’t come to the American Athletic Conference Tournament to lose.
Jalen Duren had 21 points and set a tournament record with 20 rebounds as the Tigers advanced to face SMU in the AAC Tournament.Related stories:
March 11, 2022: The Memphis Tigers defeat the UCF Knights at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.Related story: