Did Memphis move up at all in Upadhyaya’s AP Top 25 ballot after two close calls?

Young’s hustle and energy helps Tigers snap out of first-half funk and get momentum and the crowd back into Sunday’s game.

“Jahvon Quinerly bailed the Tigers out, again, but even he knows there is a price to eventually pay for living on the edge.”

Mills had averaged 7.9 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 24.2 minutes through 14 games for Memphis. The fifth-year senior’s college career is over.

Memphis was flat out the gate against SMU but eventually turned things around before point guard Jahvon Quinerly played hero. Again.

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Box score: Memphis 62, SMU 59

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Here is the box score for the Sunday, Jan. 7, game between the Memphis Tigers and SMU Mustangs at FedExForum.

While the Tigers took a late lead late, turnovers in the final minutes of the game plagued the Memphis offense.

The Tigers will have to regroup quickly after a rough couple days to take on an SMU basketball team that’s top 50 in KenPom and the NET.

Jahvon Quinerly’s 3-pointer in the final seconds helped the Tigers avoid a stumble in its AAC opener.

NCAA men’s basketball box score for Thursday’s game between the Memphis Tigers and Tulsa Golden Hurricane.

Mills screamed in pain while grabbing his left knee after going airborne as he tried to drive baseline late in the first half against Tulsa.

Parth Upadhyaya and John Martin break down Memphis’ recent struggles and preview the Tigers’ AAC schedule. 

Memphis women’s basketball team uses a strong fourth quarter to catch UAB, but the Blazers pulled away in final minute to drop the Tigers to 0-2 in league play.

The Tigers open an AAC schedule full of pitfalls with a road matchup against Tulsa on Thursday.

From David Jones’ play for the No. 15 Tigers to Seth Henigan’s in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl, there’s plenty to discuss on the first 2024 edition of The Daily Memphian Tigers Podcast with Greg Gaston.

College basketball analytics website Bart Torvik shows just how up and down the Tigers have been so far this season.

The Tigers first cracked the AP Top 25 this season in the Dec. 18 edition of the poll.

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Where did Upadhyaya rank the Tigers after yet another rough showing?

After back-to-back lackluster performances versus subpar opponents, the Tigers know they need to change their mentality. And quickly.

The last day of the calendar year is here, which means it’s time for Martin’s annual tradition of telling you the future regarding the Memphis sports scene.

“We can’t get over the hump to be professional enough to come out and compete,” Memphis Tigers coach says after Saturday’s win over Austin Peay.

The University of Memphis plays Austin Peay at FedExForum.

Nae’Qwan Tomlin contributed 15 points and 15 rebounds to help the Tigers overcome several struggles offensively.

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Box score: Memphis 81, Austin Peay 70