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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Memphis-Gonzaga is the matchup we all wanted — and deserved
The second-round West Region game will feature two likely draft lottery picks and two experienced big men going at it.
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Why highs, lows against Boise State show Memphis can go far in NCAA Tournament
The Tigers at their best can fluster the opposition. The Tigers at their worst know how to regroup.
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Calkins: Lomax and Hardaway win one for the city
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.
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Lomax’s gritty performance leads Memphis past Boise State
Why highs, lows against Boise State show Memphis can go far in NCAA Tournament
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Box score: Memphis 64, Boise State 53
March 17, 2022: The Memphis Tigers defeat the Boise State Broncos in the West Region first round of the NCAA Tournament.
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Tigers’ Emoni Bates available against Boise State
The freshman guard has not played since Jan. 27 because of a back issue.
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How Boise State will test the Memphis Tigers
Something to be wary of: The Broncos might not have the most prolific offense. But they held one opponent to 37 points this season.
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A Mountain West associate coach offers his take on Tigers, Boise State
It’s the young and fast Memphis Tigers vs. the older, deliberate Broncos.
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NCAA tourney notebook: AAC loss still weighs on them, but bright lights lifting Tigers’ mood
Jalen Duren unfazed by Boise State’s big man; what to make of Landers Nolley II?
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Hardaway, Tigers ‘don’t know’ if Bates will play vs. Boise State
Bates was seen practicing with the team Wednesday ahead of the NCAA Tournament first-round game.
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Behind enemy lines: Q & A with Boise State writer reveals key info about Broncos
The Broncos’ defensive versatility makes them formidable, but they haven’t faced pressure from a defense like the Tigers’.
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Tigers Basketball Insider: Memphis needs Nolley to break out of AAC tourney slump
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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Test your bracket picks; win national prizes
As you watch the Memphis Tigers, be sure to also enter The Daily Memphian’s men’s basketball tournament bracket.
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Four reasons why Memphis could go on a tournament run
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.
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Houston wears down Tigers in AAC title game
Think the Cougars were angry about losing twice to the Tigers? Houston certainly played like it.
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Memphis No. 9 seed in first NCAA Tournament since 2014
The Tigers will face Boise State on Thursday.
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Tigers feel sting after achieving one goal but not the other
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Tigers feel sting after achieving one goal, but not the other
Their pain of losing in the AAC title game overshadows somewhat their joy of making the NCAA Tournament.
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Box score: Houston 71, Memphis 53
March 13, 2022: The Houston Cougars defeat the Memphis Tigers at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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When the Tigers play ‘Memphis basketball’ they’re formidable
The Tigers’ evolution, along with their strength in numbers, has resulted in 12 wins in 13 games.
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Box score: Memphis 70, SMU 63
March 12, 2022: The Memphis Tigers defeat the SMU Mustangs at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Scouting report: Duren has to lead the way against SMU
Penny Hardaway says the Tigers will play inside-out this time against the Mustangs.
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Penny Hardaway wanted to face SMU again. He gets his wish.
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.
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Calkins: Nervous? Nah. Memphis didn’t come to Texas to lose.
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.
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Duren, Quinones lead Tigers’ blowout of UCF
Jalen Duren had 21 points and set a tournament record with 20 rebounds as the Tigers advanced to face SMU in the AAC Tournament.
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Box score: Memphis 85, UCF 69
March 11, 2022: The Memphis Tigers defeat the UCF Knights at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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