Memphis Tigers

Memphis Tigers

29-6 - 1st in American

2025 Schedule

MEM
L 78-70
CSU
MEM
W 83-75
MIZ
UNLV
W 80-74
MEM
MEM
W 94-70
OHIO
SF
W 68-64
MEM
MEM
W 99-97
CONN
MEM
W 71-63
MSU
MEM
L 90-76
AUB
MEM
W 81-71
LT
MEM
L 85-72
ARST
CLEM
W 87-82
MEM
UVA
W 64-62
MEM
MEM
L 79-66
MSST
MEM
W 87-70
MISS
FAU
W 90-62
MEM
MEM
W 68-64
UNT
MEM
W 74-70
ECU
TEM
L 88-81
MEM
CLT
W 77-68
MEM
MEM
W 61-53
WICH
MEM
W 100-77
UAB
TULN
W 68-56
MEM
RICE
W 86-83
MEM
MEM
W 83-71
TLSA
MEM
W 90-82
TEM
USF
W 80-65
MEM
WICH
L 84-79
MEM
MEM
W 84-65
FAU
MEM
W 84-72
RICE
UAB
W 88-81
MEM
UTSA
W 75-70
MEM
MEM
W 84-68
USF
MEM
W 83-80
WICH
MEM
W 78-77
TULN
MEM
W 84-72
UAB
The Men's 2025 March Madness Pain Index The Men's 2025 March Madness Pain Index

Some losses are understandable; others will haunt us forever. Let's rank the 2025 men's NCAA tournament defeats, from least to most devastating.

Everything you need to know about Friday's NCAA tournament games Everything you need to know about Friday's NCAA tournament games

Whether you missed the action or simply want to relive it, here's a rundown of all 16 games from Friday.

Penny Hardaway, Memphis dealt another early March Madness exit Penny Hardaway, Memphis dealt another early March Madness exit

Memphis fell to Colorado State in the opening round of the men's NCAA tournament Friday, another early exit for a storied program that has failed to advance to the Sweet 16 since Penny Hardaway took over at his alma mater in 2018.

Kyan Evans and favored No. 12 seed Colorado State beat short-handed Memphis 78-70 in March Madness Kyan Evans and favored No. 12 seed Colorado State beat short-handed Memphis 78-70 in March Madness

— Kyan Evans made a career-high six 3-pointers and scored 23 points to lead No. 12 seed Colorado State past fifth-seeded Memphis 78-70 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday.

Colorado State celebrates knocking off 5-seed Memphis Colorado State celebrates knocking off 5-seed Memphis

The Rams celebrate after pulling off the upset over Memphis, extending their winning streak to 11 games.

Kyan Evans drills career-high 6th three-pointer for Colorado State Kyan Evans drills career-high 6th three-pointer for Colorado State

Kyan Evans stays hot from deep, knocking down his sixth triple of the game for Colorado State

Crowd erupts as Nique Clifford nails turnaround jumper Crowd erupts as Nique Clifford nails turnaround jumper

Nique Clifford sinks a smooth turnaround shot for Colorado State sending the fans into a frenzy.

Memphis bench fired up as Colby Rogers drills corner 3 Memphis bench fired up as Colby Rogers drills corner 3

Colby Rogers buries a clutch triple from the corner, igniting the Tigers' sideline.

Dain Dainja shuts down Colorado State with a big rejection Dain Dainja shuts down Colorado State with a big rejection

The Rams' momentum gets cut short as Dain Dainja elevates for big swat.

Colby Rogers blows by Colorado State for the layup Colby Rogers blows by Colorado State for the layup

Colby Rogers takes the dime, finds the gap, and drives past Rams' defense for the Tigers finish.

American Standings

TEAM W L GB OVR
Memphis 79.9 - 6 29
North Texas 68.0 2.5 9 27
UAB 82.2 6 13 24
Tulane 74.5 9.5 15 19
East Carolina 75.8 9 14 19
Florida Atlantic 78.7 10.5 16 18
Temple 78.8 10.5 15 17
Wichita State 74.0 9.5 15 19
South Florida 74.4 14.5 19 13
Tulsa 71.3 15 20 13
UTSA 76.7 15 19 12
Rice 70.3 14.5 19 13
Charlotte 70.5 17 22 11
Full Standings

2021 Team Leaders

Offense

  • Points Per Game

    PJ Haggerty

    PJ Haggerty, G

    21.7

  • Assists Per Game

    PJ Haggerty

    PJ Haggerty, G

    3.7

  • Field Goal Percentage

    Dain Dainja

    Dain Dainja, F

    61.5

Defense

  • Rebounds Per Game

    Dain Dainja

    Dain Dainja, F

    7.4

  • Steals Per Game

    PJ Haggerty

    PJ Haggerty, G

    1.8

  • Blocks Per Game

    Moussa Cisse

    Moussa Cisse, C

    1.6