The senior guard provided the energy after the Tigers had a rocky opening, but the team’s turnovers continue to be an issue.

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Box score: Memphis 90, Saint Louis 74

Jaren Jackson Jr.’s offense has frustrated fans this season. But his defense has quietly taken a big leap forward. Getting him going on both ends of the floor may be the key to the Grizzlies’ season. 

Bowl eligibility depends on what happens in the final two weeks of the season.

Tigers beat writers Steven Johnson and Frank Bonner II break down what happened in the football loss to East Carolina and what the Tigers need to do to win their sixth game at Houston. 

The Grizzlies put an emphatic end to their losing streak by routing the Rockets Monday. It may or may not mean the Grizzlies are back on track. But it was a happy birthday for Ja Morant’s dad!

Nov. 15, 2021: Grizzlies defeat the Houston Rockets at FedExForum.

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The Grizzlies snapped their three-game losing streak with a 34-point win over the lowly Houston Rockets. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 136, Rockets 102

No disrespect to Tennessee Tech or North Carolina Central, but the Memphis Tigers’ season really starts Tuesday.

Tigers will end the regular season with an evening kickoff against a Tulane team that hasn’t won in Memphis since 1998. 

The Tigers moved up one spot after starting the season with two blowout wins. 

Morant and Williamson. Memphis and New Orleans. Beale Street and Bourbon. The connections seemed so promising, but it hasn’t come to fruition — yet.

Three goals in second half send the University of Memphis women’s soccer team to its first NCAA victory since 2011.

The University of Memphis receiver’s injury has complicated the Tigers’ situation, with the run game stagnant.

The Miami transfer who has been putting undue pressure on himself heard from the Tigers’ coach: ‘I’m with you.’

Nov. 13, 2021: Pelicans defeat the Grizzlies in New Orleans.

Nov. 13, 2021: Memphis Tigers defeat North Carolina Central at FedExForum.

The Grizzlies are on a three-game losing streak, this time falling to a New Orleans team that entered the evening 1-12.

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Box score: Pelicans 112, Grizzlies 101

Penny Hardaway still experimenting with lineups, taking advantage of a relatively easy, although disjointed, game. 

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Box score: Memphis 90, North Carolina Central 51

Was Ryan Silverfield wrong to go for the two-point conversion Saturday? Maybe. But that’s not what Tigers football fans should be concerned about.

With losses to inferior opponents and wins against ranked teams, it’s anyone’s guess what will show up next week. 

The second quarterback to join the 2022 recruiting class chose the University of Memphis over offers from Arkansas State, Tulane, Virginia Tech, Yale and Akron.

Nov. 13, 2021: East Carolina University defeats Memphis Tigers at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.

David Kemp’s 24-yard field goal forces OT, but team’s kicking woes prompt coach Ryan Silverfield to go with 2-point conversion attempt instead of extra point after overtime TD.

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Box score: East Carolina 30, Memphis 29 (OT)