Memphis survives USF, 58-57, in another show of disarray
University of Memphis forward D.J. Jeffries (0) slams the ball during a home game against the University of South Florida Dec. 29, 2020. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward Deandre Williams (12) goes up for a contested layup against the University of South Florida on Dec. 29, 2020. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward Deandre Williams (12) drives to the basket during a home game against the University of South Florida on Dec. 29, 2020. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Lester Quinones (11) fights through a foul during a home game against the University of South Florida on Dec. 29, 2020. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Alex Lomax (2) celebrates with teammates after making a game-saving stop during a home game against the University of South Florida on Dec. 29, 2020. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Boogie Ellis (5) goes up for a layup during a home game against the University of South Florida Dec. 29, 2020. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis Penny Hardaway tries to get his team's attention during a home game against the University of South Florida on Dec. 29, 2020. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Jayden Hardaway (1) gets fouled near the basket by South Florida on Dec. 29, 2020. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Alex Lomax (2) drives against the University of South Florida on Dec. 29, 2020. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Jayden Hardaway (1) shoots a contested jumper during a home game against the University of South Florida on Dec. 29, 2020. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
The Tigers finally wore down USF with athleticism and quickness.
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Danielle Lerner covers Tigers basketball for the Daily Memphian. She previously covered college hoops at The Athletic and the Louisville Courier-Journal, where she also wrote about professional soccer, horse racing, college football and, occasionally, tacos.
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