DECEMBER 30, 2021 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM
The Commercial Appeal Following Wednesday's 85-84 loss at Tulane, naturally much of Penny Hardaway's conversations revolved around the absences of Jalen Duren, DeAndre Williams and Emoni Bates.
As Penny Hardaway and Memphis basketball fall apart, Ja Morant and the Grizzlies take flight ' Giannotto Two different teams from Memphis, two different results, and a night that encapsulated what could be for the Tigers and Grizzlies in 2022.
DECEMBER 30, 2021 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM
Landers Nolley - Team-high 19 points in loss Nolley racked up 19 points (5-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), four rebounds and four assists in 32 minutes during Wednesday's 85-84 loss to Tulane.
Impact Nolley was making his return following a positive COVID-19 test. He looked great against Tulane and led the Tigers in scoring. Nolley will look to build on this performance on Saturday against Wichita State.
DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Earl Timberlake - Strong line in return from knee issue Timberlake ended Wednesday's 85-84 loss to Tulane with 14 points (6-9 FG, 2-3 FT), eight rebounds, six assists and two blocks in 32 minutes.
Impact Timberlake was back from a one-game absence due to a knee issue. He ended up putting together his best game of the season, setting a season high in points and tying season highs in rebounds, assists, and blocks. Timberlake will likely stay in the starting five on Saturday against Wichita State.
DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jalen Cook - Game-high 25 points in win Cook had 25 points (9-16 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), one rebound, one assist, one block and one steal across 38 minutes during Wednesday's 85-84 victory over Memphis.
Impact Cook showed no ill effects in his return from a hamstring injury. He led all scorers in this one as Tulane was able to pick up a nice win over Memphis. The LSU transfer is now averaging 19.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 2.2 three-pointers per contest this season.
DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tulane holds on for 85-84 win over Memphis
Jalen Cook scored 25 points and Tulane held off Memphis for an 85-84 winDECEMBER 30, 2021 • Associated Press
Memphis basketball live updates: Follow along as the Tigers face Tulane The Memphis basketball team hopes to pick up where it left off.
DECEMBER 30, 2021 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM
