Gail Hackney danced for hours, volunteered and mentored. She may have been 75 years when she died of COVID — but she had a whole lot more to give. 

The University of Memphis Tigers game against the University of Houston Cougars at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium will be on ESPN+.

Coach Taylor Jenkins is “ready to go” and Ja Morant is enthusiastic about what Desmond Bane will provide with his 3-point shooting. 

The latest round has the Tigers potentially facing an SEC team. Currently sitting at 6-3 overall, here are the bowls where the experts think the Tigers could end up.

The former MUS standout has one year of eligibility remaining.

Memphis lost to Tulane Saturday, ending any hope of reaching a fourth straight championship game. Maybe that means the season was unsuccessful. Or maybe, in the time of COVID, we should reevaluate what we mean by success. 

Game summary for the Memphis-Tulane game in New Orleans, Dec. 5, 2020.

The Tigers won’t be competing for an AAC title, but there’s still the possibility of finishing on a high note.

Related: Memphis loses to Tulane —and its shot at AAC title game

Box score: Tulane 35, Memphis 21

The Tigers’ run game was quashed again, and Tulane’s freshman quarterback rose to the occasion.

Related: Box score: Tulane 35, Memphis 21

Does this season measure up to the Tigers new high standard?

Fans rode the wave of emotions as the Tigers tried to keep up with Tulane.

Jeffries exploded for a 15-point outburst in Memphis’ win over Central Arkansas, a long-awaited breakout performance in which the sophomore forward appeared to exorcise the demons that have terrorized him this season. 

Landers Nolley II scored 23 points, his third game with 20-plus points. 

Related Story: D.J. Jeffries finds his way, and Memphis is better for it.

De’Anthony Melton said his first purchase after signing was cars for his sisters and mother. 

The rise of running back Asa Martin and zeroing in on a young Tulane quarterback could be part of the Tigers’ plan.

Memphis will play five nationally televised games. The Grizzlies open at home on Wednesday, Dec. 23 against the San Antonio Spurs. The world champion Lakers will visit Jan. 3 and 5.

Prior to the NBA’s schedule release, Daily Memphian Grizzlies beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington break down the plan to replace Jaren Jackson Jr. in the starting lineup and where the youngest team in the NBA will need to improve if they want to make a run to the playoffs.

Until the NCAA issues a final ruling, Williams can practice with the Tigers but remains sidelined during games.

First-half turnovers the most costly as Owls fall in title game for the second time in three years.

Here are some scenarios as the Grizzlies await his return.

Players describe the specific areas they worked on during a truncated NBA offseason.

The game provided Penny Hardaway more insight as to who is best suited to what role, and when.

The Tigers made their return to FedExForum Wednesday night. They got the win they needed, but there’s no way of knowing if they found answers to their questions.

The Tigers rebound after two tough losses, and Ahmad Rand makes his debut. 

Related Story: Memphis basketball: Energy, as much as lineup changes, helped Tigers beat Arkansas State 

Confidence is high for Owls, who are in the BlueCross Bowl for the second time in three seasons.