Calkins: Memphis State destroys SMU — and it was just like old times
University of Memphis guard Jeremiah Martin (3) weaves through Southern Methodist University defenders toward the basket during a game against the Mustangs on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019. The Tigers played an outstanding game defeating the Mustangs 83-61. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward Mike Parks Jr. (10) races for the ball amidst a handful of Southern Methodist University players. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Antwann Jones (11) celebrates with teammates after the Tigers score right before halftime against Southern Methodist University. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward Kyvon Davenport (0) leaps over teammates and a Southern Methodist University defender for a rebound during a game against the Mustangs on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward Raynere Thornton (4) leaps for a lay-up against Southern Methodist University forward Feron Hunt (1). (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
Geoff Calkins
Geoff Calkins has been chronicling Memphis and Memphis sports for more than two decades. He is host of "The Geoff Calkins Show" from 9-11 a.m. M-F on 92.9 FM. Calkins has been named the best sports columnist in the country five times by the Associated Press sports editors, but still figures his best columns are about the people who make Memphis what it is.
The Memphis basketball team -- wearing Memphis State uniforms -- destroyed SMU Saturday. It felt just like old times.
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