Scholarship, good food and good hoops are the hallmarks of the city’s longest-running tournament.

Nov. 20, 2021: The Timberwolves defeated the Memphis Grizzlies at Target Center in Minneapolis.

The Grizzlies were out of it from the start in a blowout loss to the Timberwolves on Saturday. 

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Box score: Timberwolves 138, Grizzlies 95

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Memphis is falling far short of the standards that have been set in the past eight seasons, and a bowl game is in jeopardy.

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Tigers still looking for their sixth win after falling to No. 17 Houston

Nov. 19, 2021: The Houston Cougars defeated the Memphis Tigers in an AAC football game in Houston.

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Tigers still looking for their sixth win after falling to No. 17 Houston

Houston’s run of penalties gave the Tigers some momentum, but ultimately they weren’t able to capitalize on their chances.

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Box score: Houston 31, Memphis 13

Lausanne, CBHS, MAHS and Covington all fall in playoff action.

Penny Hardaway is thankful for the challenge the Hilltoppers posed before the Tigers get into the meat of their schedule.

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Duren’s monster night helps Memphis survive scrappy Western Kentucky

Duke defeated the Tigers, who end the season 14-5-2.

Nov. 19, 2021: The Memphis Tigers defeated the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at FedExForum.

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The Tigers have had an issue with turnovers all season, a trend that continued against the Hilltoppers and allowed them to hang in the game.

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Box score: Memphis 74, Western Kentucky 62

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The absence of both players would be a blow to the Grizzlies’ defense against the Timberwolves. 

The 2021 lottery pick has a long way to go, but the Grizzlies remain committed to his development. 

Nov. 18, 2021: The Memphis Grizzlies defeat the Los Angeles Clippers at FedExForum.

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Grizzlies beat Clippers in a game of quality

Dillon Brooks was true to form, annoying the Clippers even as he let his play do the talking.

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Box score: Grizzlies 120, Clippers 108

The Tigers, who have struggled on offense in recent weeks, will be encountering the sixth-ranked defense in the nation.

The Tigers basketball coach and fellow hometown star said on Instagram video: “To get murdered like that, it just doesn’t sit well with me.”

This isn’t the same Hilltoppers team from a year ago, but the Tigers still should be motivated.

BlueCross Bowl berths are on the line in Division 2, while MAHS and Covington travel for quarterfinal games.

A cornerstone of the Tigers has found his production stymied by early foul trouble.

Dillon Brooks said his matchup with Paul George on Thursday is going to test his wind. 

Future Murray State player scores 24 points to lead MHEA past Rossville on Monday.

The pandemic shut down the Grizzlies’ efforts to give back to the community last season. On Wednesday, they were able to help out at the Mid-South Food Bank.