In a crucial college basketball game, the Memphis Tigers, led by coach Penny Hardaway who holds a 9-1 all-time record against Wichita State, ended their four-game losing streak with a dramatic win over the Shockers. David Jones was instrumental in the victory, scoring 8 of Memphis' last 11 points, including the game-winner. The Tigers, who haven't lost five straight games since the 1999-00 season under interim HC Johnny Jones, showed resilience by out-rebounding Wichita State and overcoming turnovers and shooting woes. This win follows a recent 26-point victory over the same team less than a month ago.
KD Johnson goes 2-2 at the line, and #Auburn's got its first lead. Tigers are also up 17-6 since returning from halftime. (52-50, 15:10 2H)
15:10 2H | Ole Miss 50, #Auburn 50 KD Johnson heading to the line for a try at #Auburn's first lead today when we're back. Also — feels so damn poetic that the game-tying basket comes on an Aden Holloway contested layup. Much-needed for the freshman and his recent shooting… https://t.co/p4oZxcxOW4
And K.D. Johnson will have a chance to give Auburn the lead after the break at the foul line. https://t.co/8ct6hPrtog
Auburn opens the second half with a 15-6 advantage, and K.D. Johnson will go to the line after the timeout to try to give the Tigers their first lead of the night 15:10 left, buckle up
Matthew Murrell hits what feels like a pretty big 3 for Ole Miss, which is now up 13. (39-26, 3:29 1H)
Murrell for 3, now up to 14 points. Auburn trails 39-26.
DAVID JONES WINS IT FOR @Memphis_MBB 🤩 https://t.co/t99b24Ad4N
David Jones just had 8 of Memphis' last 11 points - including the game-winner - to help the Tigers get off a losing streak. INSANE final few minutes for him, in a game Memphis had to have.
David Jones scores and Wichita State's half court shot doesn't go. Tigers win. Led for less than a minute all game. The 4 game losing streak is over. Win today, look good tomorrow?
David Jones for the win!!! Memphis pulls off the comeback. Great game!!!
David Jones! Might have just saved Memphis' season.
David Jones just dragged the Tigers back into the game. Tigers were down by as many as 13 in the second half, but it's within reach with 2 minutes to go.
Memphis goes down by 11 and calls timeout. Then the Tigers turn it over on the play right after the timeout and Wichita State gets a layup.
Solid half for Tigers from an effort standpoint (ex: out-rebounding WSU 27-17), but still way too many self-inflicted errors. 9 TOs were momentum killers throughout that 1st half. https://t.co/FlirLl3XzY
Man, who would've thought we'd see a defensive slugfest today lol Both teams struggling offensively. Tigers have made 1 of their past 9 FG attempts. Shockers have just 2 of their past 12. https://t.co/cMLIJFhEQI
Tigers w/ much better effort on the glass today against a Shockers team that rebounds really well. 16-9 advantage on boards so far through 13 min
Tigers just 4-16 from floor and 2-6 from 3. Have missed 6 of past 7 shots. Shockers are 5-14 from floor and 3-8 from 3. https://t.co/kCzkN4d5K0
I’ve got a feeling Memphis bounces back today. Here’s why: - Penny is 9-1 all-time versus Wichita State - Memphis hasn’t lost 5 straight games since the 1999-00 season, under interim HC Johnny Jones - The Tigers beat the Shockers by 26 less than a month ago
It’s a brand new day. If a late-season rally is gonna happen for Memphis, it’ll start today versus Wichita State. Tipoff in a little less than an hour. https://t.co/O6DLK7z5tL
12.5 hours till Memphis vs. Wichita State tips off right over there. https://t.co/MViEdaxAPm