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Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice allegedly fired multiple bullets into an empty car belonging to former Tigers star Kendric Davis while they were both student-athletes at SMU, according to ProFootballTalk.
Smith, a 6-foot-8 Baton Rouge, Louisiana, native, averaged 8.2 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.7 blocks per game this past season for the Mustangs.
In a season where his team has gone from being ranked No. 10 in the AP Top 25 poll to out of the NCAA Tournament picture entirely in a span of a month, the Tigers’ coach feels he’s been a punching bag of sorts.
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With five regular-season games remaining, Memphis and coach Penny Hardaway have lost six of their last nine.
The Tigers’ matchup against the Mustangs could be an indication of whether they’ll fight or give up on a season that’s already gone off the rails.
The Tigers would have liked to put some of their opponents away in a less stressful manner, but those moments might have helped Memphis be more prepared for what situations might arise when SMU travels to Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium on Saturday.
Davis was jeered throughout the contest Thursday in his first game back at SMU since transferring to Memphis last offseason.
Former Mustang Kendric Davis led the Memphis Tigers to an 81-62 win over SMU Thursday night in University City, Texas. The victory clinched the No. 2 seed for the Tigers for next week’s AAC Tournament in Fort Worth, Texas.
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‘A mixed bag of emotions': Kendric Davis returns to SMU for the first time as a Tiger
When Memphis takes on SMU on Thursday night, it’ll be Kendric Davis’ first time back inside Moody Coliseum since joining the Tigers last offseason.
The University of Memphis Tigers played the Southern Methodist University Mustangs at Moody Coliseum in University Park, Texas, on Thursday, March 2, 2023.
Memphis will hope to use Thursday’s game against SMU to build momentum heading into this weekend’s matchup with top-ranked Houston.
‘A mixed bag of emotions': Kendric Davis returns to SMU for the first time as a Tiger
Davis scored 25 points to go with 11 assists and seven rebounds to lead his Memphis Tigers (16-5, 6-2 AAC) to a 99-84 win over SMU.
Penny Hardaway thankful for much more than 100th win on ‘special' night
NCAA men’s basketball box score for Thursday’s game between the Memphis Tigers and SMU Mustangs played at FedExForum in Memphis.
Davis, Memphis’ star 6-foot guard, played three seasons at SMU before joining the Tigers’ program as a transfer this past offseason. And when the Mustangs visit FedExForum on Thursday, he’ll take on his former team for the first time.
Lapsing into “one-on-one instead of just being team,” the Tigers squandered a chance to extend their winning streak.
Related story: Memphis can’t repeat comeback in loss to SMU
This game started just as ugly as the Jan. 26 matchup, and the Tigers weren’t able to convert in the final seconds.
Related story: Box score: SMU 67, Memphis 65
Alex Lomax led the rally in the first half and a couple of key breaks late in the game gave the Tigers their third straight win.
From Penny Hardaway’s choice to go small at the end, to Alex Lomax’s hustle, every decision had a critical effect.
On a roll with two routs under their belt, this week is as good as any for the Tigers to face their biggest test yet.
Memphis has been faced with three consecutive game postponements this month.
The Tigers have had plenty of practice. They can only hope Sunday’s game against Tulsa actually happens.
Penny Hardaway said he tried to receive a technical at SMU, but the officials ignored him.
Photo Gallery: Tigers v. SMU
Penny Hardaway said he can't hide the pressure from his young team any longer. The way he sees it, the Tigers need to win out.
Memphis heads to Texas to play SMU on Tuesday, the next trial in the Tigers efforts to build a winning streak. The key will be closing out the game.
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