
Richardson’s “triplets” were unable to replicate the success of their Final Four run in 1990. After toppling SEC competition, the No. 9 Hogs were upset by Memphis State in the second round of the 1992 NCAA Tournament. The Tigers, led but future NBA All-Star Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway, matched up well with the Razorbacks. Little more than a month earlier, Memphis State had upset No. 5 Arkansas, 92-88, at The Pyramid.
The Memphis Commercial Appeal