Tigers wake up for second half, easily defeat Florida A&M 96-65
University of Memphis forward Mike Parks Jr. (10) dunks on a break-away against Florida A&M during the Tigers game against the Rattlers at the FedExForum on Dec. 29, 2018. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Alex Lomax (2) shoots under pressure by Florida A&M's D.J. Jones during the Tigers game against the Rattlers at the FedExForum on Dec. 29, 2018. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Alex Lomax (2) scrambles for a loose ball with Florida A&M's Nasir Core during the Tigers game against the Rattlers at the FedExForum on Dec. 29, 2018. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Antwann Jones (11) pulls down a rebound under pressure by Florida A&M's MJ Randolph during the Tigers game against the Rattlers at the FedExForum on Dec. 29, 2018. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward Raynere Thornton (4) shoots under pressure by Florida A&M's DJ Jones during the Tigers game against the Rattlers at the FedExForum on Dec. 29, 2018. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis basketball coach Penny Hardaway disputes a call during the Tigers game against the Rattlers at the FedExForum on Dec. 29, 2018. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Antwann Jones (11) battles for a rebound with Florida A&M's MJ Randolph during the Tigers game against the Rattlers at the FedExForum on Dec. 29, 2018. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis basketball coach Penny Hardaway reacts to a foul call during the Tigers game against the Rattlers at the FedExForum on Dec. 29, 2018. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Jeremiah Martin (3) stretches for a steal against Florida A&M during the Tigers game against the Rattlers at the FedExForum on Dec. 29, 2018. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward Kyvon Davenport (0) dunks against Florida A&M during the Tigers game against the Rattlers at the FedExForum on Dec. 29, 2018. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward Mike Parks Jr. (10) gets pumped up with the team during introductions before the Tigers game against the Rattlers at the FedExForum on Dec. 29, 2018. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward Mike Parks Jr. (10) dunks on a break-away against Florida A&M during the Tigers game against the Rattlers at the FedExForum on Dec. 29, 2018. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Jeremiah Martin (3) shoots against Florida A&M during the Tigers game against the Rattlers at the FedExForum on Dec. 29, 2018. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
The University of Memphis erupts in celebration after a score during the Tigers game against the Rattlers at the FedExForum on Dec. 29, 2018. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
After a lackluster first half, Memphis put on an offensive display to coast to an easy 96-65 win over Florida A&M in the Tigers final game before conference play
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Clay Bailey, a lifelong Memphian, has worked as a reporter in the city four decades. He concentrated on suburban coverage for the bulk of his career, except for a stint as sports editor of The Daily Memphian when it launched in September 2018. He now is suburban editor and also serves as a freelance sports writer for The Associated Press.
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