Memphis defeated UCF on Friday to set up a rematch against the Houston Cougars. It’s the game everyone wanted. And now it is here.

March 12, 2021: The Memphis Tigers beat UCF in the AAC quarterfinals in Fort Worth, Texas.

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D.J. Jeffries, DeAndre Williams and Lester Quinones took the reins in the second half. 

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Box score, AAC quarterfinals: Memphis 70, UCF 62

The game ended on a controversial non-call following a Ja Morant drive. 

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Box score: Nuggets 103, Grizzlies 102

March 12, 2021: The Denver Nuggets defeated the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum.

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Forward Kyle Murphy has made 116 appearances in five USL seasons.

March 11, 2021: Blackman defeated the Arlington Tigers in the Division I Class AAA quarterfinal game during the TSSAA girls basketball state tournament at Middle Tennessee State University Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

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After hard-fought win in front of a judge, the Tigers were unable to convert against a tough Blackman team.

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Box score: Blackman 58, Arlington 40

The Grizzlies are in a relatively good place; just because there might be options doesn’t mean they have to jump on them.

Twelve months after the sports world shut down, there are finally signs of hope. What did we learn about our relationship to sports during a year like no other? And (you really needed to know this) when will the Bongo Lady be back?

New Yorker Kadeem Dacres made 73 appearances for Saint Louis the past three seasons, scoring six times.

Jaren Jackson Jr. is still working towards a return, but when can Grizzlies fans expect him back?

Grizzlies fans eager to see the forward back on the court will have to wait at least a few more weeks.

The university said the strain stayed within the athletic department and did not bleed into the broader campus or Memphis community.

The Grizzlies guard was quick to make a correction Wednesday night after the team beat the Washington Wizards for the second time this season. 

March 10, 2021: The Memphis Grizzlies beat the Washington Wizards at FedExForum.

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Valanciunas had 29 points and 20 rebounds, and the Grizzlies had six players score in double figures.

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Box score: Grizzlies 127, Wizards 112

Thwarted by the pandemic last year, Ryan Silverfield finally gets his first spring practice.

After seven years as president of the University of Memphis, David Rudd is stepping down. He is one of the greatest presidents in the history of the place.

Bowen had submitted his official resignation at Memphis four days after a letter questioning his conduct surfaced in April 2019.

The hype around Arizona transfer quarterback Grant Gunnell is only continuing to grow.

Moussa Cisse, Boogie Ellis and Landers Nolley II earned conference recognition for their performances with the Tigers. 

Memphis faces a cramped second half of the schedule and is more than ready to have Jackson’s talents back.