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Memphis Tiger Luke Almodovar said he will be alright after nasty fall

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 21:55:34 -0600

Memphis guard Luke Almodovar took a hard fall on his head during a fast-break dunk with 10:27 remaining in Tuesday’s game against Vanderbilt.

Vanderbilt halts Tigers fast start to season with 105-81 win

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 07:51:33 -0600

A hot-shooting Commodore team hands the Tigers their first loss of the season Tuesday night in Nashville.

Box score: Vanderbilt 105, Memphis 81

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 20:39:14 -0600

This is the NCAA men’s basketball box score for the Nov. 10, 2026, game between the Memphis Tigers and Vanderbilt Commodores played in Nashville.

Hana Haden's Tigers win again, start season 3-0 for first time since 2004-05

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Mon, 9 Nov 2026 21:52:52 -0600

Junior forward Tamya Smith led the Tigers with a game-high 16 points on 6-of-7 shooting from the field, and Tierney Kelsey chipped in 14 points.

Memphis receives votes in Associated Press Top 25 poll

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Mon, 9 Nov 2026 12:44:08 -0600

How many votes did the Memphis Tigers receive in AP basketball poll?

Calkins: Why Ed Scott is so fired up about Memphis athletics — and why he's done talking about Penny Hardaway until the end of the year

gcalkins@dailymemphian.com (Geoff Calkins) — Mon, 9 Nov 2026 17:55:54 -0600

Memphis athletic director Ed Scott on why he is so optimistic about the basketball program, the job rumors already swirling around Charles Huff, chances Memphis will get into a power conference — and the reason Scott has already turned down another job to stick around.

Jayden Reid's free throws lift Tigers to win over VCU

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Sat, 7 Nov 2026 19:48:47 -0600

As in Monday’s win over Iowa State, Memphis guard Jayden Reid came through in the final moments to lead the Tigers (2-0) to an 89-88 victory.

Box score: Memphis 89, VCU 88

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Sat, 7 Nov 2026 16:33:24 -0600

Box score for Virginia Commonwealth University Rams' basketball game against the University of Memphis Tigers at FedExForum.

Memphis Tigers women improve to 2-0 with win over MTSU

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Fri, 6 Nov 2026 21:32:42 -0600

New coach Hana Haden led her Tigers team to its second win of the week. Former FACS standout Daejah Richmond led Memphis with 18 points.

Hana Haden picks up first win as Memphis coach against LeMoyne-Owen

isparks@dailymemphian.com (Ian Sparks) — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 10:10:38 -0600

The Hana Haden era begins with an emphatic victory for the Memphis Tigers women’s basketball program.

Box score: Memphis 80, Iowa State 76

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Mon, 2 Nov 2026 22:39:43 -0600

This is the NCAA college basketball box score from the Nov. 2, 2026, game between the Memphis Tigers and Iowa State Cyclones.

Jayden Reid leads Memphis Tigers to season-opening win against No. 18 Iowa State

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 07:05:43 -0600

Jayden Reid finished with a game-high 26 points while making 12 of 14 free throws. He scored 17 of his points in the second half.

NCAA ruling on Nemanja Popovic appeal announced

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Mon, 2 Nov 2026 17:40:51 -0600

The news about the Memphis Tigers’ appeal of the Nemanja Popovic eligibility ruling was announced two hours before the season opener against Iowa State.

Hardaway says he feels no pressure as Tigers open the 2026-27 season

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 22:26:57 -0500

The Tigers are days away from their regular season opener against Iowa State on Monday in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Memphis wraps up preseason with 93-81 loss at No. 12 Arkansas

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:02:26 -0500

The Tigers didn’t protect the ball as well as they did in their 17-point win against Mississippi State, and they didn’t shoot the 3 as well.

Hardaway expects appeal process for Nemanja Popovic ruling to be expedited

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:42:08 -0500

Memphis coach Penny Hardaway spoke about the Nemanja Popovic ruling on the Mornings with Greg & Eli radio show.

Tigers' Nemanja Popovic ruled eligible, but has withholding period

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:02:44 -0500

Memphis will play its first game of the season against Iowa State on Nov. 2.

Kicking off her first season at the helm, Coach Hana Haden unleashes her Tigers

isparks@dailymemphian.com (Ian Sparks) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:02:54 -0500

At an open practice for the Memphis basketball team, the 2026-27 squad played a five-minute scrimmage, had a three-point contest and more at Elma Roane Fieldhouse.

Tigers prove their point in exhibition win at Mississippi State

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 02:39:41 -0500

Although Friday’s win over Mississippi State was just an exhibition, it gave Memphis fans reason to be excited about what the Tigers could offer this season.

Hoops for St. Jude plans to be a regular-season event

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:59:46 -0500

The doubleheader event with the men’s and women’s basketball teams at FedExForum was first held in 2024.

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Memphis Tiger Luke Almodovar said he will be alright after nasty fall

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