Kendric Davis led the way with 14 points; DeAndre Williams and Alex Lomax each added 12 points, and don’t forget Keonté Kennedy’s monster dunk as the Tigers leave Florida with two victories.Related story:
“Memphis football ended its regular season with a crushing interception. It summed up the year perfectly. So what comes next for a program that keeps regressing? And why not think about a new coach?”
Memphis lost to SMU on a game-ending interception, but coach Ryan Silverfield said quarterback Seth Henigan was the reason why the Tigers had the opportunity for a game winning drive in the first place.
Independence Bowl representatives watched the Tigers play Saturday in Dallas. But, the loss to SMU probably diminishes the chances to play in Shreveport.
SMU gets a late interception in the end zone to give Memphis another tough defeat. It’s the first time Memphis has lost a regular-season finale in nine years.
NCAA football box score for the Saturday, Nov. 26 game between the Memphis Tigers and the SMU Mustangs from Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas.
While March is months away, coach Penny Hardaway’s team won’t have many chances for quality wins in a weak AAC. It must seize opportunities it has now. Beating the Cardinal at the ESPN Events Invitational would be a good start.
Last season in Madison Square Garden, Ja Morant formed a rallying cry for the Grizzlies. It rings true one season later. Sunday, the Grizzlies return to New York.
Memphis football star, former city employee was inducted into the American Football Foundation Hall of Fame as a player and official. He also went into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame in 2002.
Yes, Ja beat Zion. And that was fun. But this was a Black Friday performance that had everything. The Grizzlies kept on giving, right to the end.
Bartlett, Covington and MASE fall in TSSAA state football semifinal games. The Panthers rallied from a 22-point deficit to Hendersonville Beech to take a late lead in the Class 6A matchup.
Penny Hardaway, DeAndre Williams have strong words in support of oft-criticized Tigers guard after he knocks down two 3-pointers in win over Nebraska.
NBA box score for the Friday, Nov. 25 game between the Memphis Grizzlies and New Orleans Pelicans from FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee.
The Grizzlies shot 18-38 from 3, with Dillon Brooks (4-9) leading a deep cast of contributors that included six different Grizzlies connecting from deep in the first quarter alone.Related story:
A wild ride so far in Orlando including Friday’s bounce-back win over Nebraska and some challenging times for Memphis so far this season could pay dividends down the road.
Point guard Kendric Davis’ 21 points and seven assists led the way. Fifth-year forward DeAndre Williams added 16 points and seven rebounds.Related story:
NCAA men’s basketball box score for the Friday, Nov. 25 game between the Memphis Tigers and Nebraska Cornhuskers in the ESPN Events Invitational at Kissimmee, Florida.
The Tigers (2-2) take on the Huskers (3-2) at 4:30 p.m. CT on Friday, Nov. 25, at State Farm Field House in Kissimmee, Florida.
This game features two quarterbacks who are ranked in the top 20 in the nation in average passing yards and a receiver who leads the nation in average receiving yards per game.
The Tigers lost to Seton Hall when a 6-10 player who hadn’t made a 3-pointer all season before Thursday banked one in at the buzzer. So how does the team get ready to play another game Friday? Former Memphis guard Trey Draper tried to help.
Seton Hall forward Tyrese Samuel banked a buzzer-beating 3-pointer off the glass to seal a 70-69 victory for his team.Related story:
NCAA men’s basketball box score for the Thursday, Nov. 24 game between the Memphis Tigers and Seton Hall Pirates from State Farm Field House in Kissimmee, Florida.
Memphis’ defensive coordinator said his unit tries to take away what teams do well. Against the Mustangs, that means limiting the No. 1 receiver in the country and a top-10 quarterback.
Last year’s state runner-up, McKenzie High, travels to Orange Mound for a Class 1A semifinal match-up of undefeated teams. Bartlett High plays host to Class 6A semifinal game.
The Tigers have a key opportunity to pick up an NCAA Tournament-resume-boosting victory in their clash with the Pirates.