MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The 12th-ranked Memphis Tigers put a bow on preseason play with an 88-49 exhibition win over Lane College Sunday afternoon at FedExForum. Next up for the Tigers is the regular season opener on Tuesday, Nov. 9 against Tennessee Tech.
Landers Nolley II and Emoni Bates made their first appearances in Tiger uniforms this year, with Nolley II pouring in 18 points on 7-of-11 shooting to go along with five steals and four assists in 16 minutes. Bates added 12 points, six coming on 3-pointers, four rebounds and three assists in 21 minutes of action.