Tigers women lose to South Florida in AAC Tournament
Jamirah Shutes scores 16 for Memphis, which ends season 16-12.
Jamirah Shutes scores 16 for Memphis, which ends season 16-12.
Memphis will be one of eight teams competing.
The Tigers are now 20th in the country in assists per game.
Jamirah Shutes leads Tigers into second round against South Florida.
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Memphis smashed Houston in front of a delirious crowd Sunday. Four years after accepting the head coaching job, Penny Hardaway will be taking the Tigers to the NCAA Tournament.
March 6, 2022: The University of Memphis Tigers defeat the Houston Cougars at FedExForum.
With the best performance of the year, Memphis likely locked up a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
The Tigers have all of the necessary knowledge and tools to crack Houston’s elite defense on Sunday.
It wasn’t just about winning games, or even the games themselves.
Winners of nine of their past 10 games, the Tigers are in a solid position for the NCAA Tournament. Beating Houston would make it even tougher for the committee to ignore them.
Memphis defeated South Florida on Thursday, setting up Sunday’s game against Houston. It’s the biggest Tigers home game in years.
March 3, 2022: The Memphis Tigers defeat the South Florida Bulls at Yuengling Center in Tampa.Related story:
Despite some lulls, the Tigers were able to fend off the Bulls’ late charge with Alex Lomax’s scoring run.Related story:
The Bulls have a poor offense but surprising defense, which means Memphis shouldn’t underestimate them as Houston beckons.
Instead of shrinking as the pressure mounts, the Tigers have begun to rise to the occasion. Their goal, and the city’s, is within reach.
Landers Nolley II, with an NCAA Tournament bid in sight, has been on a tear the past five games.
There’s just two weeks left until Selection Sunday. Judging by the way the Tigers blasted Wichita State, they don’t appear to be leaving their invitation to chance.
Feb. 27, 2022: The Memphis Tigers defeat the Wichita State Shockers at FedExForum.
Landers Nolley II was cooking and the defense locked up the Shockers for a commanding win for the Tigers.
Memphis, which beat the Shockers handily in January, needs to stick with the game plan.
Julie Barrett went to her very first game at FedExForum Thursday. But you’d have to travel a long way (1,000 miles, anyway) to find a more devoted Memphis Tigers fan.
Steven Johnson and Frank Bonner II break down Memphis’ win over Temple and the retirement of linebacker Cole Mashburn.
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