Memphis State University - DeSoto Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

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Tigers Prove Tough As They Struggle Looking to score their first touchdown of season, the Tigers returned home to face the Ole Miss Rebels. The first few times the Tigers got the ball, they moved at will against the Rebel defense as running backs Mike Dion and Carl Harrsinn each had sever- al big runs. However, the Tigers drives were stopped as they fumbled and a second time they missed a field goal attempt. The third time they got the ball, the Tigers moved it all the way down to the Ole Miss nine yard line, where Greg Hauss came on and drilled a 26 yard kick which gave the upstart Tigers a 3- lead which they carried into the dressing room at halftime. In the third quarter, the Rebels took the lead on 39 yard touchdown scamper by John Fourcade which gave Ole Miss a 7-3 advantage going into the final period. That was the way the game ended as the Tigers were unable to take an Ole Right: Running back Carl Harrison (25) fights for extra yards in the Ole Miss game. Below right: Tony Wiley (20) races for a big gain in the Mississippi State game. 268 SPORTS

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In New Orleans, the Tigers hit a Green Wave road block and they were once again beaten in overtime by a 58-54 count. The Tigers then traveled to Cincinnati for a re- match with the Bearcats. Displaying lots of poise and guts, the Tigers defeated UC 70- 63. Keith Lee led the way with 24 points and Bobby Parks added 18 for MSU as they re- turned home in first place in the Metro Con- ference. In Memphis the Tigers took on the Marquette Warriors and they won 77-70. The game was marred by the smashing of the backboard which delayed the game for several minutes. After that victory, MSU once again beat Virginia Tech by a score of 83-78 at the Coliseum. That win gave MSU a 14-3 record and first place in the Metro with 8 games remaining. Left: Senior guard, Greg Moore scores in the Cincinnati game. Below: Freshman point guard, Ricky McCoy looks for help in the Tigers romp over the Bearcats of Cincinnati. SPORTS 267

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Through a 1-10 Campaign Miss turnover and turn it into a score with just over four minutes left in the game. The loss dropped the Tigers to 0-3, as they pre- pared to take on the Georgia Tech Engi- neers. The Trip to Atlanta started out badly for the Tigers as a MSU fumble led to a quick Tech touchdown and a 6-0 Tiger deficit. However, the Tigers came roaring back on their next possession and fullback Mike Dion notched the first MSU touchdown of the season on a picture perfect 1 5 yard burst up the middle. After a Tech field goal, the Tigers got going again and quarterback Tom Smith capped a well executed 15 play drive by scoring from the one yard line giving MSU a 14-9 lead. In the third quarter, the Tigers stretched their advantage to 21-9 as Smith scored his second six pointer on a fine run. Following a Tech score which cut the lead to 21-15, the Tigers drove to another score on a 16 run by Tony Wiley which gave the Ti- gers a 28-15 upset win. Left: Tiger defensive back Robert Leving- ston (42) helps put down an enemy ballcar- rier in the Tulane game. Below left: The Swarm led by middle-guard Cedric Wright (93) sacks Tennessee quarterback Steve Alatorre. SPORTS 269