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The Memphis Tigers are the athletic teams that represent the University of Memphis, located in Memphis, Tennessee. The teams compete at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I level as a member of the American Athletic Conference , except for the rifle team, which is a member of the single-sport Great America Rifle Conference .
- Cross country
- Rifle
- Golf
In 2010, Memphis became the second college to produce two consecutive NBA Rookie of the Year winners: Derrick Rose in 2009 and Tyreke Evans in 2010 (the first being North Carolina with winners Walter Davis in 1978 and Phil Ford in 1979). In 2011, Rose became the first former Tiger to be named the NBA Most Valuable Player. Many Memphis players ...
Oct 18, 1999 · From that point, the name Memphis took on a different meaning. It was one of the most important years in Tiger basketball history. Memphis is ranked No. 12 in the nation on January 5, 1956. On January 11, 1956, the biggest crowd (4,000) in Memphis history saw the Tigers defeat Western Kentucky, 80-64, at the Field House.
Jun 20, 2023 · The Memphis Tigers women's basketball team achieved a historic milestone in 1992 by winning the Women's National Invitation Tournament (WNIT). Their victory in the championship game marked a significant achievement for the program and celebrated their dedication and talent ("Memphis Tigers Women's Basketball," University of Memphis Athletics).
The first tiger, purchased by the Highland Hundred (football booster group) in 1972, lived for 20 years and was housed at the Memphis Zoo. TOM died in February of 1992. The story of how the first Tiger cub arrived in Memphis is quite interesting.
Jun 30, 2015 · The list was ultimately reduced to two choices, Shane and TOM, which stands for Tigers Of Memphis. TOM won. In the fall of 1991, the Highland Hundred Tiger Guard received TOM II as a gift from Tom and Carolyn Atchison of Florence, Ala. TOM II served his university with pride for 17 years through 2008, passing away on Oct. 15 of that year.
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Nov 5, 2019 · On March 6, Memphis got a commitment from Damion Baugh, a defensive-minded 6’4 guard just outside the top-100 rankings who Hardaway believes can become a major under-the-radar success story.
