University of Memphis Athletics

Photo by: Matthew A. Smith
Nolley II, Bates Debut in Fine Fashion for No. 12 Tigers
Oct 31, 2021 | Men's Basketball
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.
Â
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.
Â
Josh Minott added 11 points, and Jalen Duren and DeAndre Williams had eight points apiece. Duren also grabbed six rebounds and swatted two shots.
Â
The Tigers went 22-for-27 from the free throw line (.815).
Â
Memphis forced 39 Lane College turnovers, which led to 34 points.
Â
The Dragons are coached by former Tiger standout Andre Turner, who helped the Tigers to four-straight NCAA Tournaments from 1982-86 including the 1985 Final Four.
Â
Tip-off at FedExForum on Nov. 9 is set for 7 p.m., and after that the Tigers play three more games at home before venturing to the NIT Season Tip-Off in Brooklyn, N.Y., the week of Thanksgiving.
Â
Season tickets for 2021-22 start as low as $100 per seat and are available online at www.GoTigersGoTix.com or by phone at (901) 678-2331. Single-game tickets for non-conference contests are also on sale.
Â
How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tigers Athletics, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the department's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Â
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.
Â
Josh Minott added 11 points, and Jalen Duren and DeAndre Williams had eight points apiece. Duren also grabbed six rebounds and swatted two shots.
Â
The Tigers went 22-for-27 from the free throw line (.815).
Â
Memphis forced 39 Lane College turnovers, which led to 34 points.
Â
The Dragons are coached by former Tiger standout Andre Turner, who helped the Tigers to four-straight NCAA Tournaments from 1982-86 including the 1985 Final Four.
Â
Tip-off at FedExForum on Nov. 9 is set for 7 p.m., and after that the Tigers play three more games at home before venturing to the NIT Season Tip-Off in Brooklyn, N.Y., the week of Thanksgiving.
Â
Season tickets for 2021-22 start as low as $100 per seat and are available online at www.GoTigersGoTix.com or by phone at (901) 678-2331. Single-game tickets for non-conference contests are also on sale.
Â
How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tigers Athletics, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the department's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Team Stats
Lane
Mem
FG%
.358
.462
3FG%
.188
.273
FT%
.533
.815
RB
37
37
TO
39
20
STL
11
21
Game Leaders
Players Mentioned
Men's Basketball: Penny Hardaway Press Conference-October 16, 2025
Thursday, October 16
Men's Basketball: Aaron Bradshaw and Dug McDaniel Press Conference-October 7, 2025
Tuesday, October 07
Men's Basketball: Penny Hardaway Press Conference-October 7, 2025
Tuesday, October 07
Men's Basketball: Penny Hardaway, Dain Dainja and Coby Rogers Press Conference-March 21, 2025
Friday, March 21