Tigers thump New Orleans in shadow of Cotton Bowl
University of Memphis forwards Isaiah Maurice (14) and Precious Achiuwa (55) pull down a rebound under pressure by the Privateers' Jahmel Myers during the Tigers' game on Dec. 28, 2019, against New Orleans at the FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Laster Quinones (11) blocks a shot by the Privateers' Troy Green during the Tigers' game on Dec. 28, 2019, against New Orleans at the FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis players celebrate a three point shot against the Privateers during the Tigers' game on Dec. 28, 2019, against New Orleans at the FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis coach Penny Hardaway calls a play on the court against the Privateers during the Tigers' game on Dec. 28, 2019, against New Orleans at the FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward Precious Achiuwa shoots under pressure by the Privateers' Ahren Freeman during the Tigers' game on Dec. 28, 2019, against New Orleans at the FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward Malcolm Dandridge (23) blocks a shot by the Privateers' Jahmel Myers during the Tigers' game on Dec. 28, 2019, against New Orleans at the FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Damion Baugh scrambles for a loose ball with the Privateers' Ahren Freeman (left) during the Tigers' game on Dec. 28, 2019, against New Orleans at the FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward Precious Achiuwa shoots under pressure by the Privateers' Ahren Freeman during the Tigers' game on Dec. 28, 2019, against New Orleans at the FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward Malcolm Dandridge (23) shoots under pressure by the Privateers' Ahren Freeman (23) during the Tigers' game on Dec. 28, 2019, against New Orleans at the FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
After being injured earlier this season, University of Memphis guard Lester Quinones (11) returns to the court during the Tigers' game on Dec. 28, 2019, against New Orleans at the FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward Precious Achiuwa scores against the Privateers during the Tigers' game on Dec. 28, 2019, against New Orleans at the FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Lester Quinones shoots under pressure by the Privateers' Troy Green (3) during the Tigers' game on Dec. 28, 2019, against New Orleans at the FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward Malcolm Dandridge (left) and guard Boogie Ellis (5) battle with the Privateers' Gerrale Gates (right) for a rebound during the Tigers' game on Dec. 28, 2019, against New Orleans at the FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
Memphis dominated New Orleans Saturday in a strange atmosphere at FedExForum.
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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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