With two more massive road games this week starting with Cincinnati Tuesday night, Hardaway’s new philosophy will continue to be put to the test.

The Memphis Tigers ended Houston’s 37-game home winning streak. It was a win they desperately needed. And that everyone connected with the program — coaches, players and fans — richly deserved.

After a historic win at Houston, all of the Tigers basketball team’s lofty preseason goals suddenly seem attainable.

Feb. 12, 2022: The Memphis Tigers defeat the Houston Cougars at Fertitta Center in Houston. 

Memphis was unfazed late in the game, thwarting the Cougars, who lost back-to-back games for the first time since 2017.

Memphis must handle business and avoid another Quad 3 loss before turning the focus to its three road games next week.

Penny Hardaway notes intensity of practices, and why Josh Minott did not see more time on the court against UCF.

Hardaway might be pondering a raid of the transfer portal, rather than pursuing high-schoolers.

Maryland forward Noah Batchelor announced that he is reopening his recruitment, leaving the Tigers with zero class of 2022 commits.

With almost the entire roster healthy and available, it’s put up or shut up time for the University of Memphis basketball team.

The University of Memphis basketball team smashed Central Florida Saturday. Landers Nolley II called it a “party at the crib.” But the best part of this gathering? Everybody came.

The U of M basketball player, who went home to Michigan to see a back specialist, is expected to return to Memphis on Sunday.

Healthier than they’ve been in months, the Tigers played vintage defense and negated the Knights’ top scorer.

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Box score: Tigers 88, UCF 60