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The Commercial Appeal
What Jayden Reid, Memphis basketball wanted to prove in exhibition win
STARKVILLE, MS — Jayden Reid quietly took a seat in front of a small group of reporters after his 26-point night in Memphis basketball’s 75-58 exhibition win over Mississippi State . Reid’s teammate, Rihards Vavers , then slid a copy of the box score in front of him. He leaned forward intently, then let the room know exactly what the outcome meant both for him and the Tigers. “We’ve been working since June,” Reid began. “Everybody had a lot of questions about us. You know, ‘What are we going to look like?’ We just wanted to come out and make a statement. Not only me personally but as a team. “Just come out there, step on their necks and stay on their necks all 40 minutes.” No one had to tell Reid that it was merely a preseason game. That the result is completely inconsequential with regard to Memphis’ chances of making the NCAA Tournament. He understands that. No matter. In the Tigers’ minds, there was a lot riding on how Oct. 23 played out. Memphis is coming off a miserable 13-19 season — the worst for the program in 56 years. Hardaway and his revamped roster needed to show
Daily Helmsman
Nick New: Memphis is a mid-major—and that's not a bad thing
Basketball season is just around the corner and with it comes a slew of different rankings, way-too-early bracketology and endless debates about anything you can think of. One of the biggest debates, especially among those on the Memphis Tigers side of social media, is the definition of a mid-major. Traditionally, the label is applied to schools in any conference except for the SEC, Big Ten, Big 12, ACC and Big East.
Daily Helmsman
Tigers overcome Pirates in 41-34 OT thriller
The Memphis Tigers 6-2 (3-1) won 41-34 in an explosive overtime contest against the East Carolina Pirates, coming back from a 16-3 deficit in the process. This was a much-needed win for Memphis following their disappointing loss to the Tulane Green Wave last Friday, a game where the Tigers turned the ball over six times. Charles Huff and the Tigers were riding a huge wave of momentum that began with his hiring and the loss was the largest stumble the program's faced since his tenure began.
Daily Helmsman
Sportscenter on Campus goes live from Tiger Lane
Ahead of Memphis' (5-2, 2-1) conference matchup against East Carolina (3-3, 1-1), Sportscenter on Campus went live from Tiger Lane, surrounded by a raving mass of a few hundred Tiger fans. ESPN hosts Matt Barrie Chase Daniel travel to one college every Thursday to capture the atmosphere and energy of...
themaneater.com
In three-day competition, Missouri women’s tennis brings home 17 total wins
The Mizzou women’s tennis team earned 17 wins over the three-day Intercollegiate Tennis Association Central Regional Championship in Memphis, Tenn. The competition started Thursday, Oct. 15, and concluded Saturday, Oct. 17. The team took all nine players: Alex Ackman, Irina Anghel, Leticia Bazan, Daria Budko, Danielle Chapman, Mariana Higuita...
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ECU looks to bounce back in Thursday night matchup against Memphis
East Carolina football (3-3, 1-1 American Conference) will travel to Memphis, Tennessee, tonight to face Memphis (5-2, 2-1 AAC) at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. The Pirates are coming off a 30-17 overtime loss to UAB (4-3, 2-1 AAC), while the Tigers are looking to recover from a 31-17 loss to Tulane (6-1, 3-0 AAC).
fox13memphis.com
Memphis names Carjay Lyles head track and field, cross country coach
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The University of Memphis has named Carjay Lyles its head track and field and cross country coach, bringing more than 20 years of NCAA Division 1 coaching experience to the Tigers. Lyles joins Memphis after seven seasons at Mississippi State, where he served as associate head...
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Arlington to add 12 pickleball and tennis courts to tennis center
ARLINGTON, Tenn. (WMC) -Arlington is spending more than $1.7 million to add 12 new pickleball and tennis courts to the Arlington Tennis Center, located on Memphis Arlington Road and Milton Wilson Road. The Tennis Center opened in 2019. According to the city Parks Department website, the expansion represents the second...
Daily Helmsman
Men's basketball picked second in American preseason coaches poll
With a new roster and a new season approaching, Memphis men's basketball is projected to finish second in the American Conference, according to the league's preseason coaches poll released Oct. 9. . The Tigers received four first-place votes and 131 points, trailing Wichita State's nine first-place votes and 140 points.
Daily Helmsman
Huff and Tigers aim to bounce back Thursday against ECU
The Memphis Tigers 5-2 (2-1) will look to rebound from their second loss of the season to the Tulane Green Wave when they play the East Carolina Pirates in a home contest Thursday night. The first loss of the season came from No. 21 Boise State in a game where...
actionnews5.com
Penny Hardaway talks Tigers comeback at Memphis Rotary Club
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis Men’s Basketball Head Coach Penny Hardaway spoke to the Memphis Rotary Club Tuesday, just days before the new college basketball season begins. Hardaway said it is a tough time for Memphis sports, citing Ja Morant’s departure from the Grizzlies and the Tigers’ disappointing season....
actionnews5.com
Mississippi Wolfpack bringing arena football to Southaven’s Landers Center in 2027
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. (WMC) - Arena football is returning to Southaven. DeSoto County and City of Southaven leaders announced a new partnership Thursday morning with the American Arena League. The Landers Center will host home games for the new team, the Mississippi Wolfpack, starting in April 2027. Eddie Strong, former South...
ncfootballnews.com
North Carolina College Football Games Today: App State hosts JMU, ECU visits Memphis
Today’s North Carolina college football schedule presents a unique Thursday night double-feature: Appalachian State will host unbeaten James Madison, while East Carolina will travel to Memphis. App State-JMU kicks off at 7 p.m. from Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone and will be broadcast on ESPNU. ECU-Memphis will start at...
WREG
Former Memphis Tigers star Seth Henigan transitions to coaching, while keeping eyes on a return to pro football
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — After rewriting the record books for the University of Memphis, former Tigers quarterback Seth Henigan is trading the helmet for a headset, pouring his experience into the next generation of local football players while keeping his professional playing dreams alive. Henigan capped off a historic four-year career in 2024 as the program’s […]