Tigers halt losing streak, turn back UConn 78-71 behind Kyvon Davenport’s 26 points
Kyvon Davenport brings the fans at FedExForum to their feet with a dunk in the first half against the University of Connecticut Huskies on Sunday, Feb. 10. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Memphis Tigers' Kareem Brewton Jr. (5) drives the ball past Connecticut Huskies' Tyler Polley (12) during the first half of the game at FedExForum on Sunday, Feb. 10. (Karen Pulfer Focht/Special to the Daily Memphian)
Coach Penny Hardaway makes some adjustments against the University of Connecticut during a timeout Sunday, Feb. 10. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Memphis Tigers' Tyler Harris (1) is congratulated by teammates during the second half of Sunday's game against Connecticut at FedExForum. (Karen Pulfer Focht/Special to the Daily Memphian)
Memphis fans cheer on the Tigers at Sunday's game against the Connecticut Huskies at FedExForum. (Karen Pulfer Fochy/Special to the Daily Memphian)
Memphis fans react to a call in Sunday's game against Connecticut at FedExForum. (Karen Pulfer Focht/Special to the Daily Memphian)
Memphis guard Jeremiah Martin backs off UConn defender Christian Vital in the second half of a 78-71 victory over the Huskies on Sunday, Feb. 10. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Memphis forward Raynere Thornton trips over UConn forward Eric Cobb while fighting over a loose ball during a 78-71 victory Sunday, Feb. 10. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Tigers use quick start and 26 points from Kyvon Davenport to hold on for a 78-71 win over UConn, snapping Memphis' two-game skid.
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Kyvon Davenport Memphis Tigers Basketball Penny Hardaway UConnDon 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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