Memphis loses heartbreaker to Houston at the buzzer
Memphis guard Landers Nolley II, left, and Houston guard DeJon Jarreau (3) reach for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 7, 2021, in Houston. The Cougars won 67-64 on a last second 3-point shot. (Eric Christian Smith/AP)
Memphis guard Landers Nolley II (3) reacts after making a three point basket as Moussa Cisse (32) watches during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Houston, Sunday, March 7, 2021, in Houston. (Eric Christian Smith/AP)
Memphis guard Lester Quinones reacts after making a three point basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Houston, Sunday, March 7, 2021, in Houston. (Eric Christian Smith/AP)
Memphis guard Landers Nolley II (3) reacts after drawing a foul during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Houston, Sunday, March 7, 2021, in Houston. The Cougars won 67-64 on a last second 3-point shot. (Eric Christian Smith/AP)
Memphis center Moussa Cisse (right) shoots as Houston forward Brison Gresham defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 7, 2021, in Houston. (Eric Christian Smith/AP)
Memphis forward DeAndre Williams (12) reacts after drawing a foul during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Houston, Sunday, March 7, 2021, in Houston. (Eric Christian Smith/AP)
Boogie Ellis’ shot gave Memphis hope, but Cougars freshman Tramon Mark’s last-second 3-pointer vaporized it.
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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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