Following its first WNIT win in more than a decade, Katrina Merriweather’s Memphis Tigers basketball team will host Ball State on Monday, March 20, at Elma Roane Fieldhouse.

Tigers coach Ryan Silverfield said it’s too early to make any major observations after Day 1, but stressed setting the foundation. Meanwhile, QB Seth Henigan is focusing on his pocket presence this offseason and his footwork.

Morant is eligible to return to the team on Monday, March 20, after serving an eight-game suspension for conduct detrimental to the league, but the team announced that he will not play against the Mavericks.

“As my school librarian taught me, not all books are right for every reader, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t right for the library.”

The Tigers brought in a hefty number of transfers to help strengthen the roster, but coach Ryan Silverfield also expects some returnees to step into bigger roles this year.

“We have to have this broader view of what we’re trying to get done and what the goal is,” says Cardell Orrin.

“Those two elderly people have lived long in this place — this Memphis we’re in now. They’ve seen a whole lot of water flow under that bridge downtown.”

Dillon Brooks was of the utmost annoyance to the Golden State Warriors on Saturday. The Grizzlies guard held Steph Curry to 16 points on 33% shooting.

Related:

Box score: Grizzlies 133, Warriors 119

Dillon Brooks apologizes to camera person he injured

Eleven teams played at the U of M Saturday, March 18, including the University of Arkansas, Tulane University and Kennesaw State University.

The Red Devils’ title dreams ended in a disappointing fashion Saturday, March 18, at the Murphy Center as Alcoa star Jahvin Carter hit a lay-up with 2.5 seconds left to give his team a 59-58 win.

The TBI believes the incident in Fayette County that prompted the response from SCSO officers was domestic violence related.

The boom of Taiko drums, intricate kimonos and koi windsock crafting were just some elements of Japanese arts and culture displayed at Memphis Botanic Garden’s Cherry Blossom Picnic.

Senior Jordan Frison leads the way with 19 points and earns tournament MVP honors.

Actor Eddie Ramos co-starred in AT&T’s March Madness commercial with the Grizzlies center, who had everyone laughing. 

From Legos to a veggie sandwich, take a look at some recent photos. 

Here are some answers following the Tigers early exit following a crushing loss to FAU.

Related story:

Memphis suffers heartbreaking loss to Florida Atlantic in NCAA Tournament

The app will allow users to pay court fines and car tag renewals, view land records, and receive news alerts on their mobile devices, according to DeSoto County Community Resource Director Christie Barclay.

The Council Scorecard tracks final votes on a set of five ordinances with a vote one other one delayed. 

A discussion about juvenile justice reform on “Behind The Headlines,” months after reform candidates were elected district attorney general and juvenile court judge, finds a gap between juvenile detention and releasing juveniles to keep them out of the system.

When asked, Muddy’s Bake Shop owner Kat Gordon was happy to go to the vault and pull out her retired recipe for Therapy Brownies; she even made a bake-along video.

“This book is dedicated to anyone who ever bought a ticket for whatever movie starts next.”

The Memphis Tigers had it all in their grasp. The win, the celebration, maybe even a trip to the Sweet 16. Instead, they lost to Florida Atlantic Friday. And now they are headed home.

Memphis lost a heartbreaker to Florida Atlantic Friday night. A promising season came to a crushing end.

Related stories:

Box score: FAU 66, Memphis 65

Former ECS star lifts Marquette to first-round NCAA victory

The Memphis Grizzlies erased a 29-point deficit on Friday night to stun the Spurs in overtime, 126-120.

Related stories:

Box score: Grizzlies 126, Spurs 120 (OT)

Dillon Brooks fined for pushing camera person

If Memphis defeats Florida Atlantic later Friday, the Tigers will play No. 16 seed Fairleigh Dickinson on Sunday in Columbus, Ohio.