Memphis basketball zaps Jackson State 77-49 despite turnovers
University of Memphis guard Boogie Ellis (5) scrambles for a loose ball with Jackson State's Venji Wallis during the Tigers' game on Dec. 21, 2019, against JSU at the FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward Precious Achiuwa dunks against Jackson State during the Tigers' game on Dec. 21, 2019, against JSU at the FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward Isaiah Maurice (14) blocks a shot by Jackson State's Jayveous McKinnis (11) during the first half of the Tigers' game on Dec. 21, 2019, against JSU at the FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis head coach Penny Hardaway calls a play on the court against Jackson State during the Tigers' game on Dec. 21, 2019, against JSU at the FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
The University of Memphis bench reacts to a three-point shot against Jackson State during the Tigers' game on Dec. 21, 2019, against JSU at the FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Alex Lomax (right) steals the ball from Jackson State's Dontelius Ross during the Tigers' game on Dec. 21, 2019, against JSU at the FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward Malcolm Dandridge (23) pulls down a rebound against Jackson State during the Tigers' game on Dec. 21, 2019, against JSU at the FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward Isaiah Maurice (left) scrambles for a loose ball with Jackson State's Jonas James (right) during the Tigers' game on Dec. 21, 2019, against JSU at the FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Boogie Ellis (left) scrambles for a loose ball with Jackson State's Dontelius Ross (5) during the Tigers' game on Dec. 21, 2019, against JSU at the FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
The University of Memphis basketball team gathers for the national anthem before the start of the Tigers' game on Dec. 21, 2019, against JSU at the FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Alex Lomax (left) tries to make a steal against Jackson State's Venji Wallis during the Tigers' game on Dec. 21, 2019, against JSU at the FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Damion Baugh (10) shoots under pressure by Jackson State's Roland Griffin (1) during the Tigers' game on Dec. 21, 2019, against JSU at the FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis head coach Penny Hardaway calls a play on the court against Jackson State during the Tigers' game on Dec. 21, 2019, against JSU at the FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Damion Baugh (10) goes up against a host of Jackson State defenders for a rebound during the Tigers' game on Dec. 21, 2019, against JSU at the FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Boogie Ellis (left) steals the ball from Jackson State's Khalil Spencer (30) during the Tigers' game on Dec. 21, 2019, against JSU at the FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward Lance Thomas (15) fouls Jackson State's Venji Wallis (0) during the Tigers' game on Dec. 21, 2019, against JSU at the FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Lester Quinones reacts to a call on the court during the Tigers' game on Dec. 21, 2019, against JSU at the FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Boogie Ellis (5) is fouled by Jackson State's Venji Wallis (0) during the Tigers' game on Dec. 21, 2019, against JSU at the FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward DJ Jeffries (0) shoots under pressure by Jackson State's Jayveous McKinnis (11) during the Tigers' game on Dec. 21, 2019, against JSU at the FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis forward Precious Achiuwa (55) tries to pull down a rebound under pressure by Jackson State's Roland Griffin (1) during the Tigers' game on Dec. 21, 2019, against JSU at the FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis guard Lester Quinones celebrates after the Tigers' overwhelming win on Dec. 21, 2019, against JSU at the FedExForum. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
Memphis basketball earned a blowout win in its first game after James Wiseman's departure.
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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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