Tigers get payback over ECU with second-half surge
University of Memphis forward Emoni Bates (1) drives to the basket during the game against ECU on Jan. 27. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis head coach Penny Hardaway shakes hands with guard Earl Timberlake (0) during the Jan. 27 game against ECU. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward Chandler Lawson (4) goes for a layup on Jan. 27 against ECU. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis players Josh Minott (20) and Lester Quinones (11) trap an ECU player on Jan. 27. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward Josh Minott (20) goes for a layup on Jan. 27 against ECU. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis assistant coach Larry Brown claps on Jan. 27 in the game against ECU. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward Josh Minott (20) goes up for a dunk on Jan. 27 as Lester Quinones (11) keeps up a screen against ECU. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis center Malcolm Dandridge (23) fights for a loose ball on Jan. 27 in the game against ECU. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward Chandler Lawson (4) goes for a layup on Jan. 27 against ECU. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Alex Lomax (10) drives the lane against ECU on Jan. 27. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Lester Quinones (11) steals the ball from ECU on Jan. 27. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Earl Timberlake (0) defends ECU guard Tristen Newton (2) on Jan. 27 at FedExForum. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Memphis guard Lester Quinones (11) defends ECU guard Tremont Robinson-White (12) on Jan. 27 at FedExForum. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Lester Quinones led with 17 points, including four 3-pointers, and the return of Chandler Lawson from injury proved to be a key element.
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Johnson is a Memphis native who graduated from Middle Tennessee State University in 2016. He's traveled the country covering teams like Syracuse, the Buffalo Bills and the Memphis Grizzlies. He's excited about the opportunity to cover the Tigers and all things in the city of Memphis.
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