Cisse leads Memphis over Wichita State 72-52
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- — Landers Nolley II had 16 points and seven rebounds, and Moussa Cisse had 12 points and 10 rebounds to lift Memphis to a 72-52 win over Wichita State on Thursday night.
Alex Lomax also scored 12 points for Memphis (7-5, 3-2 American Athletic Conference). DeAndre Williams had 10 points and five assists.
The Shockers’ 29.9 field-goal percentage represented the worst mark by a Memphis opponent this season.
Ricky Council IV had 13 points and seven rebounds for the Shockers (8-4, 4-2), which scored just 19 points in the first half. Morris Udeze added 10 points and Dexter Dennis had six rebounds.
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2020-2021 American Athletic Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita State | 10-2 | - | 14-4 |
| Houston | 13-3 | +1 | 20-3 |
| Memphis | 11-3 | - | 15-6 |
| SMU | 7-4 | 2.5 | 11-4 |
| Cincinnati | 7-6 | 3.5 | 9-10 |
| UCF | 8-10 | 5 | 10-11 |
| Tulsa | 7-9 | 5 | 11-11 |
| South Florida | 4-9 | 6.5 | 8-11 |
| Temple | 4-10 | 7 | 5-10 |
| Tulane | 4-12 | 8 | 9-12 |
| East Carolina | 2-9 | 7.5 | 8-9 |