DECEMBER 15, 2021•COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM
Memphis wants Tennessee Vols rivalry to continue in basketball — and also footballSaturday marks the culmination of a three-game series between the Memphis and Tennessee basketball teams. But what about a football rivalry?
Charles Bediako - Adds nine points TuesdayBediako posted nine points (4-5 FG, 1-2 FT), one block and two steals in 19 minutes during Tuesday's 92-78 loss to Memphis.
ImpactThe center's nine points were the most he has scored since posting 12 points against Oakland on Nov 19. However, Bediako has grabbed just one rebound across the past two games which is definitely something that the freshman needs to be stronger at. Across 10 starts with Alabama, Bediako is averaging 7.3 points and 4.3 rebounds per game.
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Keon Ellis - Drops team high in lossEllis supplied 19 points (7-14 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals over 32 minutes during Tuesday's 92-78 loss to Memphis.
ImpactThe senior led the Crimson Tide offensively in the upset loss, as Ellis manufactured double figures for a fifth time this year while recoding at least 18 points for a fourth time. Ellis is currently averaging 12.0 points and 6.4 rebounds across 10 starts this season.
DECEMBER 15, 2021•ROTOWIRE
The Commercial AppealThe Memphis basketball team won its first game against a top-10 opponent in more than seven years Tuesday. Penny Hardaway has his players to thank for it.
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Earl Timberlake - Doesn't play as expectedTimberlake (knee) did not end up playing in Tuesday's game against Alabama.
ImpactTimberlake was listed as a game-time decision, but deemed unlikely to play due to a knee injury. Memphis decided to play it safe and hold Timberlake out for this one. Their next game is on Saturday against Tennessee.
DECEMBER 15, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Memphis basketball: Penny Hardaway breaks down Tigers' win over No. 8 AlabamaMemphis basketball coach Penny Hardaway fields questions from the media after Tuesday's win over No. 8 Alabama at FedExForum.
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Memphis flashes potential, runs past No. 6 Alabama 92-78
DeAndre Williams had 20 points and six assists, Jalen Duren added 14 points and Memphis finally played to its potential, beating No. 6 Alabama 92-78 to snap a four-game skidDECEMBER 15, 2021•ASSOCIATED PRESS
