Duren’s career night helps Tigers prevail over scrappy Temple
University of Memphis forwards Deandre Williams (12) and Chandler Lawson (4) try to stop Temple guard Jahlil White (2) during the first half of a Feb. 24, 2022, game at FedExForum. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward Deandre Williams celebrates with teammate Earl Timberlake during the game against Temple at FedExForum on Feb. 24. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Alex Lomax (10) brings the ball upcourt against Temple on Feb. 24 at FedExForum. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis center Jalen Duren (2) fights for a rebound in the game against Temple at FedExForum on Feb. 24. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Alex Lomax (10) battles Temple for a rebound on Feb. 24 at FedExForum. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guards Alex Lomax (10) and Tyler Harris (14) trap Temple guard Jeremiah Williams (25) on Feb. 24 at FedExForum. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Conor Glennon (30) celebrates after an assist in the game against Temple on Feb. 24 at FedExForum. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Tyler Harris (14) dribbles through two defenders on Feb. 24 in the game against Temple at FedExForum. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Alex Lomax (10) goes for a layup during the game against Temple on Feb. 24 at FedExForum. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward DeAndre Williams goes for a layup on Feb. 24 against Temple at FedExForum. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Tyler Harris (14) defends Temple guard Jeremiah Williams (25) on Feb. 24 at FedExForum. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis center Jalen Duren (2) shakes hands with fans after the Feb. 24 game against Temple. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Duren scored 22 points, and Landers Nolley II and Tyler Harris came alive in the second half to lead the Tigers.
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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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