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Kendric Davis and DeAndre Williams each scored more than 30 points in leading Memphis over UCF Friday. That’s the first time two Memphis players have scored 30 or more in the same game in over 52 years.
The All-AAC duo combined for 68 points on 24-39 shooting, 14 rebounds and nine assists. Tigers advance in the AAC Tournament to play Tulane in a Saturday semifinal game.Related stories:
NCAA men’s basketball box score for the Friday, March 10, AAC quarterfinal game between the Memphis Tigers and the UCF Knights from Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
The Memphis Tigers lost Kendric Davis to injury, lost 24 turnovers and somehow still managed to beat Central Florida Thursday night. It may not have been the most important win in Memphis history. But it was unlike any that have come before.
Without injured Kendric Davis, the Tigers’ lead evaporated. With seven seconds left, Damaria Franklin played hero. The 6-foot-3 guard created a steal and then made the fastbreak layup that proved to be the difference. Penny Hardaway provides Kendric Davis update: ‘He’s a tough kid’ Kendric Davis helped off court after breaking the AAC's all-time scoring recordRelated stories:
NCAA men’s basketball box score for the Thursday, Feb. 16 game between the Memphis Tigers and UCF Knights from FedExForum in Memphis.
Memphis’ face-off with UCF offers the Tigers a chance to grab a sixth Quadrant 2 victory.
Coach Penny Hardaway’s squad held an 11-point lead against UCF on the road Wednesday and was minutes away from picking up what would’ve been just its second statement victory of the season. Then, the Tigers collapsed. Related story:
Kendric Davis scored 42 points against Central Florida Wednesday, which was great. But if the Memphis Tigers had done what they should have done before the game lurched into two overtimes, they’d have something much sweeter: A win.
NCAA men’s basketball box score for the Wednesday, Jan. 11 game between the Memphis Tigers and the University of Central Florida Knights.
The Tigers are 4-1 when the tight end scores at least one touchdown, and he’s become arguably the team’s most important offensive player beside quarterback Seth Henigan. Related story:
Only two teams have scored more than 20 points against the Knights this year, but the Tigers haven’t scored less than 23 all season.
The defense is going to have its hands full against a physical UCF team that averages the eighth-most rushing yards in the country at more than 244 rushing yards per game.
The Tigers are hoping to snap a three-game losing streak against a UCF team that will be coming to Memphis with a lot of confidence.
Billy J. “Spook” Murphy is the winningest football coach in program history and also served as the Tigers’ athletic director for 15 years.
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:
The Knights are missing one of their top scorers, and Memphis knows who it needs to neutralize in the AAC Tournament matchup.
Emoni Bates, with an apparent back injury, is the only Memphis player not available.
The Memphis Tigers lost to UCF on Wednesday. That’s bad. But for all of the team’s struggles, it still can make the NCAA Tournament. Is that too much to ask?
The lack of bodies has hampered the ability to press, but there also has been a lack of attention to detail on defense.
The Tigers were down early and could not catch up as their three-game winning streak comes to an end.Related story:
Box score: UCF 74, Memphis 64
Jan. 12, 2022: The University of Central Florida Knights defeat the Memphis Tigers in Orlando, Florida.Related story:
Memphis sunk by turnovers, poor free throws in loss to UCF
Seven straight winning seasons and seven consecutive bowl games. It’s all on the line after Friday’s loss to UCF.
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