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DeAndre Williams threw down a dunk that summed up the Memphis Tigers play on Saturday. They’re not letting anyone stop them. After routing Tulane, they’ll play Houston Sunday for the AAC Championship.
No. 2 seed Memphis will get another shot at No. 3 seed Tulane in one of Saturday’s AAC Tournament semifinal games after the Tigers were swept in the regular season.
Coach Penny Hardaway’s squad had four players score in double-digit points, but its lackluster defensive effort, 22 turnovers and missed free throws ultimately allowed the Green Wave (15-7, 8-3 AAC) to come out on top. Buckley: Kendric Davis shouldn’t have shot 3. Penny Hardaway forgave him. Related story:
Though the late Wright won’t be there to see his jersey retirement ceremony, those who knew him best can imagine him savoring the occasion the only way he knew how.
NCAA men’s basketball box score for the Saturday, Feb. 4 game between the Memphis Tigers and the Tulane Green Wave played at FedExForum in Memphis.
The University of Memphis Tigers point guard scored a game-high 26 points but made a miscue late in an overtime loss to Tulane.
Memphis fans thronged to FedExForum to celebrate Lorenzen Wright, Larry Finch and the Memphis Tigers. Then the game happened. For reasons that are becoming all too familiar, it did not go well.
The Memphis Tigers got off to a horrendous start and never fully gained momentum in a 96-89 loss to the Tulane Green Wave Sunday at New Orleans’ Fogelman Arena. Love it, Like it or Hate it: Reviewing Memphis’ loss against TulaneRelated stories:
NCAA men’s basketball box score for the Sunday, Jan. 1 game between the Memphis Tigers and Tulane Green Wave from the Fogelman Arena in the Devlin Fieldhouse in New Orleans.
Led by Jalen Cook, Tulane is a clear-cut better team than USF on paper. So, it’ll be especially important for the Tigers are alert after their scare versus the Bulls.
Memphis fought back to lose by 10 to Tulane Saturday. Yes, it was gallant. But is it all Tiger fans can expect?
Tulane is allowing only 15.9 points per game and is one of the best in the country in limiting plays of at least 30 yards.
The Tigers haven’t won at Tulane without rushing for over 150 yards since beating the Green Wave 33-17 with 76 rushing yards in 2011.
Kickoff time is set for the Tigers’ Oct. 22 game against Tulane in New Orleans, which will be aired on ESPN2 or ESPNU.
Why should Memphis fans believe the Tigers can win two of their next three games against Houston, Cincinnati and SMU? Well, they have Jalen Duren for starters. Ask Tulane how hard it is to stop that guy.
After missing the first matchup, DeAndre Williams and Jalen Duren had double-doubles to lead Memphis in payback game.Related stories:
Hardaway doesn’t want to just beat Houston; he wants the Tigers to be more like the Cougars.
Feb. 9, 2022: The Memphis Tigers defeated the Tulane Green Wave at FedExForum. Duren, Williams make their presence felt in Tigers’ win over TulaneRelated story:
Memphis should fare better defensively against the Green Wave this time with the return of Jalen Duren and DeAndre Williams.
Memphis lost to Tulane for the first time since 2016. That was the last season for Josh Pastner. Which doesn’t mean this will be the last season for Penny Hardaway, of course. But things are not going well.
Without two of its top rim protectors, Memphis struggled on defense and had difficulty containing the Green Wave’s best scorer. How the final call against Tulane sums up what’s gone wrong for MemphisRelated stories:
Penny Hardaway’s puzzling decision to go away from the hot hands proved costly.
Dec. 29, 2021: The Tulane Green Wave defeat the Memphis Tigers in New Orleans. Short-handed Tigers fall at the buzzer to Tulane in AAC openerRelated story:
After a two-week COVID-imposed hiatus, Memphis restarts its schedule, hoping to recapture the momentum from the Alabama win.
It was a season of growing pains, with too many freshmen getting thrown into the fire. But the Tigers were able to rejoice at the end.
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