Yesterday I wondered out loud on this blog how, on the last full day of winter, sunrise was 7:05 and sunset was 7:10 – shouldn’t there be exactly 12 hours of daylight on the spring equinox, which is today? MemphisWeather.net published a blog post yesterday answering the question. The equinox, the moment at which the sun passes over the equator heading north, is not always the same as the equilux, the day with 12 hours of daylight. The equilux varies by latitude, and in Memphis, it happened Wednesday, which came in just 9 seconds short of 12 hours of daylight.
The Memphis Tigers are done for the year, but what a way to go out in style, hanging with Gonzaga for the entire game before falling 82-78 in an incredible showdown. Memphis led by 10 at the half, and they held projected lottery pick Chet Holmgren to 9 points before he fouled out. Great season, Tigers!
Next up for Gonzaga: The fourth-seeded Arkansas Razorbacks, who took care of New Mexico State 53-48 in a defensive struggle yesterday.
Just a few days ago, there were analysts claiming that Tennessee was criminally underseeded at 3 and was better than all the 2 seeds in the tournament. NOPE! Tennessee got booted out of March Madness by 11 seed Michigan yesterday, 76-68. Underachievement: It’s simply in the Vols’ blood.
Memphis 901 FC got its first win of the season yesterday, defeating Oakland Roots SC 2-1. The soccer club plays two on the road next before returning to AutoZone Park April 13.
The Grizzlies travel to Houston for a 7:30 game tonight. Ja Morant has been ruled out for the game.
Out of time… back tomorrow with more news.