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Memphis forward DeAndre Williams, left, throws up a shot as Mississippi State forward Abdul Ado, right, defends in the second half of an NCAA college basketball championship game in the NIT, Sunday, March 28, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Penny wise: Memphis wins NIT title, has bigger goals for '22

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 28, 2021 02:44 PM EDT

Colorado State guard David Roddy (21) works against Memphis forward D.J. Jeffries (0) for a shot opportunity in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the NIT, Saturday, March 27, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

NIT - Semifinals - Game 2 (win) at NIT - Semifinals - Game 1 (win) 3/28/2021

Mar. 27, 2021 02:10 PM EDT

Memphis forward DeAndre Williams (12) is defended by Boise State guard Marcus Shaver Jr. (0) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the NIT, Thursday, March 25, 2021, in Denton, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)

Quinones' putback helps Memphis beat Boise St. 59-56 in NIT

Mar. 25, 2021 11:54 PM EDT

Memphis center Moussa Cisse (32) reacts to drawing a foul from Dayton forward Mustapha Amzil (30) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the NIT Tournament, Saturday, March 20, 2021, in Denton, Texas. Memphis won 71-60. (AP Photo/Matt Strasen)

Quinones scores 15 in 2nd half, Memphis tops Dayton in NIT

Mar. 20, 2021 02:29 PM EDT

Dayton guard Jalen Crutcher (10) drives between Memphis forward D.J. Jeffries (0) and guard Lester Quinones (11) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the NIT Tournament, Saturday, March 20, 2021, in Denton, Texas. (AP Photo/Matt Strasen)

Ole Miss Rebels at Memphis Regional - First Round - Game 4 (win) 3/20/2021

Mar. 20, 2021 12:56 PM EDT

Houston forward Justin Gorham (4) looks to pass as Memphis forward DeAndre Williams (12) and Memphis forward D.J. Jeffries (0) defend during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinal round of the American Athletic Conference men's tournament Saturday, March 13, 2021, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)

No. 7 Houston to AAC title game with 76-74 win over Memphis

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 13, 2021 09:00 PM EST

Cincinnati's Mason Madsen (45) and Jeremiah Davenport (24) celebrate following Cincinnati's win over Wichita State after an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinal round of the American Athletic Conference men's tournament Saturday, March 13, 2021, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)

Oregon State Beavers at Colorado Buffaloes 3/13/2021

Mar. 13, 2021 05:47 PM EST

Jeffries scores 17 as Memphis tops UCF 70-62 in AAC tourney

Mar. 13, 2021 05:58 AM EST
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — D.J. Jeffries came off the bench to score 17 points to lead Memphis to a 70-62 win over Central Florida in the American Athletic...

Houston guard Tramon Mark, right, celebrates his game-winning 3-point basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Memphis, Sunday, March 7, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Mark's long 3-pointer at buzzer lifts Houston to 67-64 win

Mar. 07, 2021 02:43 PM EST

Williams leads Memphis over South Florida 73-52

Mar. 02, 2021 11:56 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Boogie Ellis had 18 points, DeAndre Williams scored 13 points and had 10 rebounds, and Memphis beat South Florida 73-52 on Tuesday night. ...

Ellis, Dandridge carry Memphis past Cincinnati 80-74

Feb. 28, 2021 04:12 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Boogie Ellis scored 17 points to lead five Memphis players in double figures as the Tigers topped Cincinnati 80-74 on Sunday. ...

Cisse scores 14 to carry Memphis past East Carolina 80-53

Jan. 24, 2021 06:48 PM EST
GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Moussa Cisse scored 14 points with nine rebounds and Memphis beat East Carolina 80-53 on Sunday. DeAndre Williams...

Auburn squeaks past Memphis with a 74-71 win

Dec. 12, 2020 09:20 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Justin Powell scored 26 points, Allen Flanigan scored 16 and Auburn beat Memphis 74-71 in a Holiday Hoopsgiving matchup on Saturday. ...

Jeffries lifts Memphis past Mississippi Valley State 94-57

Dec. 08, 2020 10:30 PM EST
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — D.J. Jeffries had 21 points as Memphis easily beat Mississippi Valley State 94-57 on Tuesday night. Boogie Ellis had...

Nolley leads Memphis over Central Arkansas 85-68

Dec. 04, 2020 10:34 PM EST
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Landers Nolley II had 23 points as Memphis topped Central Arkansas 85-68 on Friday night. D.J. Jeffries had 15 points...

Williams, Curry help VCU beat cold-shooting Memphis 70-59

Nov. 27, 2020 11:49 PM EST
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Vince Williams Jr. scored 15 points, KeShawn Curry added 12, and VCU beat cold-shooting Memphis 70-59 on Friday night to finish third...

Bassey scores 21 to lift Western Kentucky over Memphis 75-69

Nov. 26, 2020 04:25 PM EST
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Charles Bassey had 21 points, 14 rebounds and seven blocks as Western Kentucky beat Memphis 75-69 on Thursday. ...

Ellis scores 24 to help Memphis beat Saint Mary's 73-56

Nov. 25, 2020 07:43 PM EST
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Boogie Ellis had a career-high 24 points as Memphis beat Saint Mary’s 73-56 on Wednesday at the Bad Boy Mowers...

Achiuwa helps Memphis hold off Tulane 74-67 in overtime

Feb. 29, 2020 10:43 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Freshman Precious Achiuwa totaled 22 points and a career-high 22 rebounds for his 16th double-double of the season and Memphis blew a late...