Here is the latest Tennessee sports news from The Associated Press2/22/12

 

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies are now 19-15 on the season after beating the Philadelphia 76ers 89-76 on Tuesday night. Marc Gasol had 15 points and 14 rebounds, and Rudy Gay scored 14 points for the Grizzlies, who are a season high-tying four games above .500.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Nashville Predators are on a two-game winning streak thanks to Tuesday's 3-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks. Mike Fisher scored a power-play goal and added two assists. Fisher had missed Sunday's game in Dallas due to illness.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee basketball coach Cuonzo Martin is looking for Tennessee to finish out the season strong, starting when the Vols host Mississippi on Wednesday night. A solid finish could mean a high bid in the NIT, and a postseason tournament means more chances for the Vols to play together.

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Former Mississippi defensive coordinator Tyrone Nix will join Middle Tennessee State as co-coordinator. Nix was defensive coordinator at Ole Miss from 2008-11 and at South Carolina from 2005-07.

 

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