It's not the tournament Memphis was hoping to get into when they started last week. A #3 seed in the National Invitation Tournament is certainly an improvement on last year. The NIT is also a solid start for Penny Hardway, as the city awaits a likely Top 10 recruiting class and high expectations for 2019-20.
Third-seeded Memphis (21-13) will host sixth-seeded San Diego (21-14) on Tuesday at FedExForum in the NIT, ending four-year run with no postseason appearance. Winner likely to get second-seeded Creighton in second round.
— L. Jason Smith (@JasonSmith929) March 18, 2019
Memphis Tigers (#3 seed) vs. San Diego (#6 seed) Tuesday night (3/19) at 7:00 p.m. at FedExForum. Tickets at GoTigersGoTix.com by 8 a.m. Monday. (Live on ESPN3)
This is the first time the Tigers have played in the NIT since the 2009-10 season, Josh Pastner's first season.
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