Memphis basketball: USF game moved up
The South Florida date change could give the Tigers more flexibility to reschedule one or more postponed games.
The South Florida date change could give the Tigers more flexibility to reschedule one or more postponed games.
Memphis looked rusty after 18 days without basketball. But never mind that. The Tigers got the win!
Feb. 24, 2021: Memphis 61, Tulane 46
The Tigers kept their NCAA tournament hopes alive by taking care of business.Related story:
The Tigers will soon be unpaused, but will they be untroubled?
It has been a difficult season for the Tigers, but now that they’re back from a COVID pause, they have a chance to make things right.
Players and staff, isolated from the court and each other, are scrambling to get back to form.
Men’s tournament will permit 25% of capacity; women’s tournament will allow 17%.
Attendance for both the men’s and women’s tournaments will be limited to about 25% capacity, or 3,500 fans.
A fourth Memphis basketball game has been called off due to positive COVID-19 cases within the Tigers program.
A variety of factors contributed to the streak: smothering defense, a motion-heavy offense and a penchant for rallies.
With McFerrin’s retirement as women’s basketball coach, the Tigers have some good local and regional candidates to think about.
University of Memphis women’s basketball coach Melissa McFerrin announces her retirement after a tenure marred by abuse allegations and a lack of consistent on-court success.
It is the Tigers’ third straight postponement because of COVID-19 related issues in the program.
Everyone saw his potential, but it has taken himself a while to realize it himself.
Positive COVID-19 tests forced the Tigers to cancel two games this week against Cincinnati and Houston.
Memphis has paused activities “until further notice,” the program said in a news release.
Get ready to be on NCAA tournament bubble watch, Tigers fans.
Alex Lomax said it would be a “dream come true” to lead Memphis back to the NCAA tournament. Against ECU, he kept that dream alive through sheer force of will.
The close ones are stress-inducing, but also revealing who the leaders are.
Feb. 6, 2021: Memphis 66, East Carolina 59
Related article: Memphis escapes upset-minded ECU
Tigers stage another dramatic finish in a game marked by more inconsistency.
And more than one reader wanted to know about possible transfers.
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Feb. 1, 2021: Memphis 75, UCF 61
The Tigers had a rocky start to the second half, but were able to repel each challenge in the 75-61 win. Box score: Memphis 75, UCF 61
The Tigers aren’t the only program affected. An expected rule change has led to what one recruiting director calls “free agency in college football.”
Much has been made of the Tigers' offensive turnaround, but let’s not take the consistent defensive efficiency for granted.
With five Tigers scoring in double figures and the defense forcing 28 turnovers, the team is looking the way Penny Hardaway envisioned.