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)

Here is a sampling of what people said in the Memphis Tigers’ game against the ECU Pirates.

Dallan Hayden shines once again, rushing for 208 yards and three touchdowns. Brothers will visit Montgomery Bell Academy on Nov. 19. Plus, check out the playoff results, summaries and pairings.

Nov. 12, 2021: The Phoenix Suns defeat the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum.

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Adding to the insult, former Grizzlies wing Jae Crowder scored 17 points, including five 3-pointers.

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Box score: Suns 119, Grizzlies 94

Here are the key stats and numbers to pay attention to heading into Saturday, where the Tigers are a 5-point favorite.

Northpoint quarterback Jack Patterson ends his season with more than 3,000 yards.

ECU is ranked 12th in takeaways, while the Tigers have had at least one turnover in each of the past eight games. 

For the Tigers, it’s an opponent adjusting to a lot of new faces on its own roster.

The Grizzlies are opting for caution on Brooks, who is recovering from his offseason hand injury.

Forward’s 21 goals fired team into the postseason for the first time.

Memphis football is coming off an exciting upset over SMU and is one game away from being bowl eligible.

Can Dillon Brooks be a quick fix for the Grizzlies’ defense? Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss. 

“We have a hard time guarding the ball,” Brooks said.

Hardaway’s hire also worked under former coach John Calipari.

Nov. 10, 2021: The Charlotte Hornets defeat the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum.

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Dillon Brooks made his return from a broken hand, scoring 20 points, including four 3-pointers. 

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Box score: Hornets 118, Grizzlies 108

The defense is trending upward in the final games of the season for the second consecutive year. 

The new leader of the Brothers team also gets to christen a new gym befitting a player of his talent.

Teams played a double-overtime thriller in September, with Briarcrest coming out on top.