Tigers open Penny Hardaway era with huge exhibition win

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Isaiah Maurice had 18 points and seven rebounds for the Tigers in 120-66 win over LeMoyne-OwenMEMPHIS, Tenn. – Tyler Harris scored 26 points, Kyvon Davenport added 19 and Isaiah Maurice 18 to lead the University of Memphis to a 120-66 victory over LeMoyne-Owen Thursday night in an exhibition game at FedExForum.

With UofM coach Penny Hardaway, the former Tigers' All-American and NBA All-Star making his debut on the sidelines, the Tigers displayed some of Hardaway's characteristics as a player: they were unselfish (32 assists on 42 field goals) and they were accurate from long range (12 of 28 or 42.9 percent).

Overall, the Tigers shot 50.5 percent with Maurice (7-of-10) and Davenport…