Tigers dominate from opening tip, throttle No. 14 Houston
Memphis fans celebrate a Landers Nolley II (left) made basket against Houston during game on Sunday, March 6, 2022. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis guard Alex Lomax (middle) celebrates during action against Houston on Sunday, March 6, 2022. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis center Jalen Duren celebrates during action against Houston on Sunday, March 6, 2022. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis head coach Penny Hardaway (left) and assistant coach Cody Toppert (right) on the sidelines during action against Houston on Sunday, March 6, 2022. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis guard Alex Lomax (right) drives the lane against Houston defender Jamal Shead (left) during game action on Sunday, March 6, 2022. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis forward DeAndre Williams (middle) drives the lane against the Houston defense during game action on Sunday, March 6, 2022. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis head coach Penny Hardaway (middle) talks to his players during break in action against Houston on Sunday, March 6, 2022. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis guard Tyler Harris (middle) puts up a shot during action against Houston on Sunday, March 6, 2022. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
With the best performance of the year, Memphis likely locked up a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
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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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