Memphis’ physicality too much for SMU in gritty AAC semifinal win
Tigers defender DeAndre Williams (back) applies pressure to SMU forward Marcus Weathers (front) during action on Saturday, March 12, 2022 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Tigers head coach Penny Hardaway (left) and assistant coach Larry Brown celebrate on the sidelines during action against SMU on Saturday, March 12, 2022 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Tigers defender Josh Minott (right) tries to grab rebound away form SMU guard Emmanuel Bandoumel (left) during action on Saturday, March 12, 2022 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Tigers guard Landers Nolley II (middle) drives the lane against the SMU defense during action on Saturday, March 12, 2022 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Tigers’ Conor Glennon celebrates an Alex Lomax (not pictured) layup during action against SMU on Saturday, March 12, 2022 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Tigers head coach Penny Hardaway watches his teams free throws on the sidelines during action against SMU on Saturday, March 12, 2022 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Tigers guard Landers Nolley II battles for a rebound against SMU during action on Saturday, March 12, 2022 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Despite foul trouble and Jalen Duren’s injury scare, the Tigers dominated the glass and got key minutes from Earl Timberlake to advance to the AAC final against Houston.
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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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