Tigers overcome slow start, defeat ECU 78-72
Hardaway changes lineup; Tyler Harris scores 16 points off bench
University of Memphis Tigers guard Jeremiah Martin (3) gets fouled while pulling back for a lay-up during a game against East Carolina University on Thursday, Jan. 10, at FedExForum. The Pirates played the Tigers close the entire game, but the Tigers came out on top, winning 78-72. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
Guard Jeremiah Martin raises up for a dunk after a foul is called against the Tigers during a game against East Carolina University on Thursday, Jan. 10, at FedExForum. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis Tigers guard Jeremiah Martin (3) pulls up for a shot during a game against East Carolina University on Thursday, Jan. 10. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis Tigers forward Kyvon Davenport (0) jumps for a lay-up during play against East Carolina University on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
Tigers guard Antwann Jones (11) charges the lane for a lay-up against East Carolina University. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis Tigers forward Kyvon Davenport (0) holds his head after being fouled. The Tigers came out on top winning 78-72. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
Tigers guard Antwann Jones (11) shoots a one-handed jump shot against East Carolina University on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2018. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
Memphis guard Jeremiah Martin (3) drives to the basket against East Carolina University guard Seth Leday (3). (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
Memphis fans cheer as guard Tyler Harris lands a long-range three-point shot against East Carolina University on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2018. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian
Starting five seniors didn't have the desired effect for Penny Hardaway and the Memphis Tigers, but they wiped out a 15-point deficit for a 78-72 win over ECU.
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Kareem Brewton Memphis basketball Penny Hardaway Tyler HarrisDon Wade
Don Wade has been a Memphis journalist since 1998 and he has won awards for both his sports and news/feature writing. He is originally from Kansas City and is married with three sons.
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