No. 21 Memphis opens league play at FAU

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In the aftermath of a 13-point home loss just before Christmas, Memphis coach Penny Hardaway made a decision to return to "old-school practices" every day.

That meant sprints on Christmas night. Some "choice words all week for a lot of guys," Hardaway said. Seven days later, Memphis blew out then-No. 16 Mississippi by 17 points.

"It paid off," Hardaway said.

Now, No. 21 Memphis