Memphis' offense took a timeout before a crucial play on 4th and 1. The Tigers faced Austin Peay in their final non-conference matchup, winning 81-70. Despite struggling at times, Memphis managed to pull away late. David Jones led with 19 points and 5 rebounds. Memphis then faced Tulsa, winning 78-75 with Jahvon Quinerly's game-winning 3-pointer. Memphis struggled with shooting percentages but managed to secure the victory.
Quinerly with the game-winner at Tulsa. Memphis with 5 guys in double-figures - including the newly acquired Nae’Qwan Tomlin (17 points and 7 rebounds). This team is old and could finally get Memphis back to the second weekend come March. https://t.co/bCL7LwQMsM
NO. 15 MEMPHIS AVOIDS THE UPSET 😳 Jahvon Quinerly drains a triple late to lift the Tigers past Tulsa 👀 https://t.co/QM0ZxFD9uG
Big-time shot from Jahvon Quinerly for @Memphis_MBB to break a 75-all tie and deliver a road win at 9-3 Tulsa for Tigers. The road isn't easy in any league. Quinerly's cool under pressure was impressive.
Jahvon Quinerly with the game winning three for Memphis!! Tigers were 0 for 10 from three in the second half before that bucket. Tigers didn't foul up there and Cobe Williams got a good look for Tulsa, but couldn't convert. Now we have to wait to see the status on Caleb Mills.
FINAL: Memphis 78, Tulsa 75 Jahvon Quinerly's 3-pointer with 4 seconds left allows the No. 15 Tigers to avoid OT and open AAC play with a victory.
OH MY! TULSA WAS JUST DOWN SEVEN WITH 51 SECONDS LEFT! A 7-0 RUN HAS TIED IT AT 75 WITH 33.4 TO GO AGAINST #15 MEMPHIS. GET TO ESPN+
Cobe Williams with a HUGE 3 there to tie things up. This place erupted. Memphis 75, Tulsa 75 w/ 33.4 secs to go
Tulsa has cut the #15 Memphis lead down to a bucket with 2:14 to go. 71-68 Tigers. ESPN+
Memphis 71, Tulsa 68 w/ 2:14 remaining in game Tigers on a 2-minute scoring drought. It's crunch time here at the Reynolds Center.
Tulsa is in the midst of a 6-0 run to cut the #15 Memphis lead down to three. The Tigers have yet to make a three-pointer in the second half, shooting 0-5 from behind the arc. 56-53 Tigers with 11:47 to go.
Tulsa has gone 6-11 from 3 so far this half and now trails by just 3 points. Memphis 56, Tulsa 53 w/ 12 min left in game
Memphis 52, Tulsa 44 w/ 15:47 left in game Golden Hurricane has come out on a 9-3 run to start the 2nd half.
Tigers' inability to stop dribble penetration is the only reason the Golden Hurricane is still in this one. Tulsa w/ 16 points in the paint. https://t.co/4b9QAgVF6N
Memphis 42, Tulsa 33 w/ 3:30 until halftime Tigers shooting 60.9% from the floor and 50% (4-8) from 3.
Memphis shooting the ball really well here so far. Pounding it inside and not settling for 3s. Tigers are 10-16 (62.5%) from floor. https://t.co/QJJVoCGvwl
Memphis 28, Tulsa 20 w/ 7:59 left in 1st half Tigers now on 7-0 run. Golden Hurricane on a 3:24 scoring drought — has missed 5 straight FGs.
Memphis also struggling on the glass here in the early going. Tigers losing rebounding battle 7-6. Tulsa has 4 offensive rebounds and 6 2nd-chance pts. https://t.co/9hb5Ay8djJ
Jones gets a fastbreak layup to make it a 7-0 Tigers run. Tulsa calls TO. Memphis 15, Tulsa 9 w/ 14:02 left in 1st half
Memphis 4, Tulsa 4 w/ 17:30 left in 1st half
Can Memphis bounce back from two shaky performances to open up AAC play with a convincing road win against Tulsa? Well, that’ll depend on a few things. What I’m looking for when the Tigers take on the Golden Hurricane tomorrow night: https://t.co/7Gq2VOXDkj
No. 19 Memphis knocks off Austin Peay https://t.co/HNsTfeEzMz https://t.co/u3r25gnyhv
Final stats from Memphis' 81-70 win over Austin Peay. The No. 19 Tigers shot just 41% from the floor and gave up 17 2nd-chance points and 11 points off TOs before holding the Governors to 0 FGs in final 2:42. https://t.co/GiOwGup8yk
Final stats from Memphis' 81-70 win over Austin Peay. The No. 19 Tigers shot just 41% from the floor and gave up 17 2nd-chance points and 11 points off TOs to the Governors. https://t.co/XPKGzByMS5
Memphis pulls away late to pick up win over Austin Peay https://t.co/hiK3nvxY42
FINAL: No. 19 Memphis 81, Austin Peay 70 The Tigers struggled for much of the contest but did enough late to comfortably put the Governors away. David Jones led the way w/ 19 points and 5 rebounds.
Jayhlon Young drills a 3 from left wing to give Memphis a 10-pt lead — its largest lead of the night. Crowd loudest it's been all game. Memphis 61, Austin Peay 51 w/ 9:59 to go
Y'all, Austin Peay has *10* 2nd-chance points this half. We're just 8 min into the half... Tigers have 0 2nd-chance points after halftime. https://t.co/gKMRKSc5n2
Memphis 52, Austin Peay 49 w/ 11:59 left in game Tigers aren't shooting much better this half. Just 4-11 from floor after the break.
HALF: Memphis 37, Austin Peay 34
Memphis 30, Austin Peay 29 w/ 3:47 until halftime Tigers shooting a dismal 9-25 (36%) from floor and are 1-7 from 3. Tomlin leads way w/ 9 pts, 3 rbds.
Austin Peay on 7-0 run now over past 50 secs. Austin Peay 29, Memphis 28 w/ 4:04 until halftime
Memphis 20, Austin Peay 16 w/ 7:57 left in 1st half Tigers are 7-20 (35%) from floor...
Memphis 12, Austin Peay 8 w/ 11:52 left in 1st half https://t.co/vwy0uwxakc
So Austin Peay is just 3-12 (25%) from the floor and 2-7 from 3... yet Memphis leads by just 4. Tigers unable to take advantage of Austin Peay's struggles here so far.
Austin Peay calls TO after Memphis scores just 5 unanswered points. Memphis 12, Austin Peay 8 w/ 12:58 left in 1st half
Anddd Tomlin banks a 3 off the backboard from the left wing. Memphis 10, Austin Peay 8 w/ 14 min left in 1st half https://t.co/qqeEDI6OKB
Tigers look a little rough out there — esp on offense. Over a 3 min scoring drought now. Austin Peay 8, Memphis 7 w/ 15:17 left in 1st half
Memphis' final non-conference matchup (and final game of 2023) will come against an Austin Peay team that's a little better than it appears on paper. A convincing victory could boost the Tigers' NET ranking and put a bow on an impressive 13-game stretch. https://t.co/pm5Uaxnx03
Memphis' offense took the field on 4th and 1 but took a timeout before the snap.