University of Memphis forwards Deandre Williams (12) and Chandler Lawson (4) try to stop Temple guard Jahlil White (2) during the first half of a Feb. 24, 2022, game at FedExForum. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward Deandre Williams celebrates with teammate Earl Timberlake during the game against Temple at FedExForum on Feb. 24. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Alex Lomax (10) brings the ball upcourt against Temple on Feb. 24 at FedExForum. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis center Jalen Duren (2) fights for a rebound in the game against Temple at FedExForum on Feb. 24. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Alex Lomax (10) battles Temple for a rebound on Feb. 24 at FedExForum. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guards Alex Lomax (10) and Tyler Harris (14) trap Temple guard Jeremiah Williams (25) on Feb. 24 at FedExForum. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Conor Glennon (30) celebrates after an assist in the game against Temple on Feb. 24 at FedExForum. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Tyler Harris (14) dribbles through two defenders on Feb. 24 in the game against Temple at FedExForum. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Alex Lomax (10) goes for a layup during the game against Temple on Feb. 24 at FedExForum. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward DeAndre Williams goes for a layup on Feb. 24 against Temple at FedExForum. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Tyler Harris (14) defends Temple guard Jeremiah Williams (25) on Feb. 24 at FedExForum. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis center Jalen Duren (2) shakes hands with fans after the Feb. 24 game against Temple. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
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