Martin: Even as Maui run falls short, these Tigers feel different
Seven games into the season, the Tigers have come together better than anyone could have imagined.
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December 2024
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Beating Tulane softens the blow of missing the AAC Championship
A conference title will not be added to this year’s resume, but ending the regular season by beating a ranked Tulane team on the road for the first time since 2016 creates a similar feeling Memphis had after beating Iowa State in last year’s AutoZone Liberty Bowl.
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November 2024
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Box score: Auburn 90, Memphis 76
This is the box score for the NCAA Maui Invitational championship game between the Memphis Tigers and the Auburn Tigers on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, at Lahaina Civic Center in Hawaii.
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Love it, Like it or Hate it: Memphis makes waves at Maui
The goodwill the Tigers earned with their two victories in Maui shouldn’t be thrown away simply because of a loss to unbeaten Auburn.
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Memphis overpowered by Auburn in Maui title game
Point guard PJ Haggerty led the Tigers with 27 points and nine rebounds.
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What to watch in Memphis’ Maui Invitational final against Auburn
A win over Auburn would give Memphis its first-ever Maui Invitational title in what is its sixth appearance in the tournament.
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Tyrese Hunter ‘playing in the moment’ as he leads Memphis to Maui title game
Though the story surrounding Memphis ahead of its trip to Hawaii was the play of PJ Haggerty, it’s Tyrese Hunter who’s been the surprise star for coach Penny Hardaway’s group through two games in Maui.
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What to watch in Memphis’ Maui Invitational final against Auburn
Memphis handles Michigan State, advances to title game in Maui
Box score: Memphis 71, Michigan State 63
Tigers Basketball Insider: Memphis getting respect after UConn win
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Martin: As Tigers reach Maui title game, Penny Hardaway proves he belongs
Just before the season started, some national media suggested Penny Hardaway was on the hot seat. Well, if Hardaway was on the hot seat, the man has spent the week dumping a bathtub of water from the Pacific Ocean on the flame.
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Memphis handles Michigan State, advances to title game in Maui
Memphis was led by Tyrese Hunter’s 23 points and some aggressive team defense. The Tigers will play at 4 p.m. CST Wednesday vs. Auburn in the Maui Invitational championship.
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Box score: Memphis 71, Michigan State 63
This is the box score for the NCAA Maui Invitational game between the Memphis Tigers and the Michigan State Spartans on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, at Lahaina Civic Center in Hawaii.
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What to watch in Memphis’ Maui Invitational semifinal against Michigan State
Memphis and Michigan State last met in the 2013 NCAA Tournament’s Round of 32, where the Spartans beat the Tigers. The Tigers own a 2-1 all-time series lead.
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Hardaway: Memphis win over UConn biggest of his career
Penny Hardaway’s Tigers were again among the biggest stories in college basketball on Monday morning in Hawaii. And, for the first time in at least 11 months, it wasn’t because of any scandal or drama or firings or controversy of any sort.
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Memphis pulls off upset over No. 2 UConn to open Maui Invitational
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Hill: Tigers, Grizzlies gave Memphis a November day it needed
The Tigers and Grizzlies tag teamed on Monday to give Memphis “one of the best days” of November basketball imaginable.
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Martin: Another heartbreak? Not this time, as Memphis downs UConn
No, this wasn’t an NCAA Tournament win. No, this doesn’t mean the Tigers can go directly to the Sweet 16 — or even the tournament. But this was the biggest regular-season win in a long time.
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Tigers beat writer Parth Upadhyaya’s latest AP Top 25 ballot
The top 10 of Upadhyaya’s AP Top 25 ballot remained the same after a relatively tame week in college basketball. But, with Feast Week upon us, that shouldn’t be the case for long.
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Love it, Like it or Hate it: Reviewing Memphis’ win against San Francisco
The Tigers left almost as much to be desired as they did to be celebrated against the Dons.
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Memphis survives listless first half to win against San Francisco
Led by Dain Dainja’s 18 points and seven rebounds, the Tigers (4-0) outscored the Dons (4-1) 46-33 in the second half to avoid what would’ve been a letdown ahead of next week’s Maui Invitational.
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Box score: Memphis 68, San Francisco 64
This is the box score for the NCAA game between the Memphis Tigers and the San Francisco Dons on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, in San Francisco.
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Memphis women’s basketball loses close one to SLU
In a game that entered the fourth quarter tied and saw the lead change three times, the Tigers (2-3) came up short in their attempt to tie the game with 29 seconds left.
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Tigers Basketball Insider: Why Memphis’ heavy reliance on starters could pay off
According to KenPom, Memphis’ bench has only totaled 21.8% of the team’s total minutes so far this season. That ranks No. 349 out of 364 Division I teams.
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Tigers beat writer Parth Upadhyaya’s latest AP Top 25 ballot
Who were the risers and fallers this week in Upadhyaya’s AP Top 25 ballot?
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Love it, Like it or Hate it: Reviewing Memphis’ win against Ohio
“When the chips are down, we just fight harder,” Memphis coach Penny Hardaway said after the Tigers’ 94-70 win over Ohio. “We don’t come out punching. But when we get down and things look a little bleak, we can turn it on at any given time and push away.”
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Memphis pulls away late for blowout win over Ohio
Led by star guard PJ Haggerty’s 23 points (7-of-10 shooting) and seven rebounds, coach Penny Hardaway’s squad shot 56.1% (32-of-57) from the field and 72.2% (13-of-18) from 3-point range.
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Box score: Memphis 94, Ohio University 70
This is the box score for the NCAA game between the University of Memphis Tigers and the Ohio University Bobcats at FedExForum on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.
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What to watch in Memphis’ game against Ohio
The Tigers will look to keep their early-season momentum going when the struggling Bobcats visit FedExForum at 7 p.m. Friday (ESPN+).
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Hardaway ‘keeping the door open’ on midseason roster additions
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