Their pain of losing in the AAC title game overshadows somewhat their joy of making the NCAA Tournament.

March 13, 2022: The Houston Cougars defeat the Memphis Tigers at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.

The Tigers will face Boise State on Thursday.

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Think the Cougars were angry about losing twice to the Tigers? Houston certainly played like it.

The Tigers lost to Houston Sunday afternoon but as one fan tweeted, “Memphis is going to the NCAA Tournament. That’s what matters.”

The Tigers’ evolution, along with their strength in numbers, has resulted in 12 wins in 13 games.

“The Memphis Tigers will play for the AAC Tournament title Sunday, and then they’ll get an NCAA Tournament bid. It has all been well and truly earned.”

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March 12, 2022: The Memphis Tigers defeat the SMU Mustangs at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.

Despite foul trouble and Jalen Duren’s injury scare, the Tigers dominated the glass and got key minutes from Earl Timberlake to advance to the AAC final against Houston.

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The defensive force has played just 21 games this season. The Grizzlies will try to reintegrate him as quickly as possible. 

Penny Hardaway says the Tigers will play inside-out this time against the Mustangs.

Admit it, you were nervous. Until Jalen Duren and Alex Lomax restored order. And reminded everyone that the Memphis Tigers didn’t come to the American Athletic Conference Tournament to lose. 

The Mustangs have been a natural foil to Memphis, but the Tigers know what it’s going to take to come out victorious after two brutal losses this season.

March 11, 2022: The Memphis Tigers defeat the UCF Knights at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.

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Jalen Duren had 21 points and set a tournament record with 20 rebounds as the Tigers advanced to face SMU in the AAC Tournament.

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Box score: Memphis 85, UCF 69

March 11, 2022: The Memphis Grizzlies defeat the New York Knicks at FedExForum. 

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Ja Morant scored 10 straight and Jaren Jackson Jr. had three blocks during a key run as the Grizzlies erased an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 118, Knicks 114

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Several promising newcomers and the eagerly awaited return of keeper John Berner mark the club’s fourth season.

His month-long absence because of a back injury showed just how important he is to Memphis.

The Knights are missing one of their top scorers, and Memphis knows who it needs to neutralize in the AAC Tournament matchup.

Never mind all the talk about bubbles and brackets. Just win the conference tournament, and get the banner y’all deserve.