David Jones’ late jumper lifts Memphis to its first win since Jan. 14. Jones scored 16 of his team's final 25 points as the Tigers rallied from 14 down over the final eight minutes. Box score: Memphis 65, Wichita State 63 The Tigers finally came together in win against Wichita StateRelated content:
The University of Memphis Tigers played the Wichita State Shockers at FedExForum.
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“For the guys that want to quit because they think we’re not gonna make it, they can quit — if that happens,” coach Penny Hardaway said. “I just want guys to fight, man.”
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NCAA men’s basketball box score for Wednesday’s game between the Memphis Tigers and Rice Owls.
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Jones leads the Tigers — and the AAC — with 21.8 points per game to go with 7.0 rebounds, 2.0 steals and 1.6 assists per game.
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Plenty has changed since Memphis was knocking off nationally ranked opponents left and right, giving Parth Upadhyaya, Tim Buckley and host Greg Gaston lots to bat around.
Memphis big man Malcolm Dandridge addresses what he considers to be the root of the struggling team’s problems.
Memphis has run out the same starting five for 10 consecutive games. But with a three-game losing streak threatening the team’s NCAA Tournament chances, coach Penny Hardaway says that could change.
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“If your (main) goal is not for the team that’s on the front of your chest to win the game, then you’re thinking about yourself,” Tigers center Malcolm Dandridge said.
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Here is the box score for the Sunday game between the Memphis Tigers and UAB Blazers.
An offensive burst from the Memphis women’s basketball team in the second half gave them a win over Rice in Houston.