Drew Hill and Chris Herrington set up for two nationally televised Grizzlies games this week and share their top five biggest surprises so far this season. 

Despite being ranked 19th in the country and posting a 13-2-4 record, the Tigers are left out of the NCAA Tournament field.

The Memphis Tigers are two victories away from reaching 10 wins in back-to-back seasons for the first time in school history. 

What did Upadhyaya’s AP Top 25 ballot look like after an exciting Week 1 of the college basketball season?

The Grizzlies have labeled Ja Morant “week-to-week,” a purgatory where he joins backcourt mate Desmond Bane. Can the Grizzlies go on to win without the two as the schedule grows more difficult?

The Grizzlies are scheduled for two national television games this week. Here are a few keys when they take on the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors. 

Karmelo Overton collapsed on the field during the second quarter of a win over Rice on Friday, Nov. 8.

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Houston High’s Nora Newhouse and Arlington’s Clark Wade end the season with the fastest 5K cross country times from Memphis-area runners.

Standouts from Collierville, Covington, Germantown, Houston, MASE, Melrose and Middle College are up for consideration this week. 

Cam Spencer is starting a foundation and investing in a company conducting clinical research to show the possible benefits of cold-water immersion on veterans with PTSD. 

An avalanche fell inside Portland’s Moda Center on Sunday night as the visiting Memphis Grizzlies beat the Trail Blazers 134-89. 

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Alasia Smith’s career-high 28 points helped the Tigers improve to 2-1 in the 2024-25 season.

The Tigers battled for over 100 minutes in the Florida heat, playing to a scoreless draw after regulation and through the first overtime period before losing in the second overtime.

Dylan Sampson rushed for a career-high 149 yards and a touchdown to take Tennessee past the Bulldogs. He led the Vols’ offense after quarterback Nico Iamaleava exited with an upper-body injury.

“Once it opens up, you know, it’s showtime,” said the Tigers combo guard, who finished with a game-high 29 points to go with three assists and three rebounds, with 16 of those points coming after halftime.

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Box score: Memphis 80, UNLV 74

Jaxson Dart threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to Antwane Wells Jr. in the third quarter and Caden Davis kicked five field goals for the Rebels.

NCAA box score for the University of Memphis game against UNLV in Las Vegas.

PJ Haggerty scored 29 points and Colby Rogers added 16 as Memphis used a strong second half to improve to 2-0.

The play in which Morant was injured appeared to be a foul, but it was not called.

In the first meeting between the schools since 2018, the No. 12 Volunteers held the Cardinals to 27% shooting in the Saturday afternoon game in Louisville.

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There were too many good moments in the Grizzlies win over the Wizards on Friday night to pick just one. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 128, Wizards 104

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Mario Anderson Jr. rushed for 144 yards as the Tigers beat the Owls in an AAC game.

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Box score: Memphis 27, Rice 20