Memphis holds off Ole Miss in final seconds
University of Memphis forward DJ Jeffries (0) celebrates after dunking against Ole Miss during the Tigers' game on Nov. 23, 2019, against Mississippi at FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis center James Wiseman (center) reacts as Memphis makes a point surge against Ole Miss during the Tigers' game on Nov. 23, 2019, against Mississippi at FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward DJ Jeffries makes a breakaway dunk as Tyler Harris (1) celebrates in the final seconds of the Tigers' game on Nov. 23, 2019, against Mississippi at FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward Boogie Ellis pulls down a rebound under pressure by Ole Miss during the Tigers game on Nov. 23, 2019, against the University of Mississippi at FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
The University of Memphis bench reacts as the Tigers make a point surge against Ole Miss during the their game on Nov. 23, 2019, against Mississippi at FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward DJ Jeffries (0) scrambles for a rebound under pressure by Ole Miss Blake Hinson (right) during the Tigers game on Nov. 23, 2019, against the University of Mississippi at FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis head coach Penny Hardaway calls a play on the court against Ole Miss during the Tigers' game on Nov. 23, 2019, against Mississippi at FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Lester Quinones (11) reacts to a foul call during the Tigers' game on Nov. 23, 2019, against Mississippi at FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward Isaiah Maurice (14) looses a rebound under pressure by Ole Miss forward Sammy Hunter during the Tigers' game on Nov. 23, 2019, against Mississippi at FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Damion Baugh (10) shoots under pressure by Ole Miss during the Tigers' game on Nov. 23, 2019, against Mississippi at FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Boogie Ellis (5) charges past Ole Miss guard Bryce Williams (13) during the Tigers' game on Nov. 23, 2019, against Mississippi at FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis center James Wiseman jokes with teammates on the bench during the Tigers' game on Nov. 23, 2019, against Mississippi at FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis DJ Jeffries (0) dunks against Ole Miss during the Tigers' game on Nov. 23, 2019, against Mississippi at FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward Lance Thomas (right) knocks a rebound away from Ole forward Miss KJ Buffen (left) during the Tigers' game on Nov. 23, 2019, against Mississippi at FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Tyler Harris (1) looks for an open man under pressure by Ole Miss guard Luis Rodriguez (left) during the Tigers' game on Nov. 23, 2019, against Mississippi at FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis head coach Penny Hardaway calls a play on the court against Ole Miss during the Tigers' game on Nov. 23, 2019, against Mississippi at FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Damion Baugh (10) and Isaiah Maurice put pressure on Ole Miss guard Breein Tyree during the Tigers' game on Nov. 23, 2019, against Mississippi at FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward Precious Achiuwa fouls Ole Miss guard Breein Tyree on a shot attempt during the Tigers' game on Nov. 23, 2019, against Mississippi at FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Alex Lomax (2) fouls Ole Miss guard Devontae Shuler during the Tigers' game on Nov. 23, 2019, against Mississippi at FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Lester Quinones (11) passes under pressure by Ole Miss guard Austin Crowley (1) and Blake Hinson (0) during the Tigers' game on Nov. 23, 2019, against Mississippi at FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward Lance Thomas (right) pulls down a rebound under pressure by Ole Miss forward Khadim Sy (3) during the Tigers' game on Nov. 23, 2019, against Mississippi at FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Alex Lomax (2) shoots under pressure by Ole Miss guard Blake Hinson (0) during the Tigers' game on Nov. 23, 2019, against Mississippi at FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis center James Wiseman jokes with teammates on the bench during the Tigers' game on Nov. 23, 2019, against Mississippi at FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
The Tigers held onto a late lead against Ole Miss behind strong performances from Precious Achiuwa, DJ Jeffries and Alex Lomax.
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Drew Hill covers the Memphis Grizzlies and is a top-10 APSE winner. He has worked throughout the South writing about college athletics before landing in Memphis.
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