Defense shines as Memphis tops Tulane 61-46
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- — Boogie Ellis had 13 points as Memphis topped Tulane 61-46 on Wednesday night.
Alex Lomax added six points for the Tigers, who held the Green Wave to 25.9% shooting, the lowest mark of the season for a Memphis opponent.
DeAndre Williams had 10 rebounds and five assists for Memphis (13-6, 9-3 American Athletic Conference), which earned its fourth consecutive win.
Jordan Walker had 18 points and five steals for the Green Wave (9-10, 4-10). Jaylen Forbes added 12 points and 10 rebounds.
The Tigers improve to 2-0 against the Green Wave this season. Memphis defeated Tulane 80-74 on Dec. 16.
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| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 15-3 | - | 32-6 |
| SMU | 13-4 | 1.5 | 24-9 |
| Memphis | 13-5 | 2 | 22-11 |
| Temple | 10-7 | 4.5 | 17-12 |
| Tulane | 10-8 | 5 | 14-15 |
| UCF | 9-9 | 6 | 18-12 |
| Wichita State | 6-9 | 7.5 | 15-13 |
| Cincinnati | 7-11 | 8 | 18-15 |
| East Carolina | 6-11 | 8.5 | 15-15 |
| Tulsa | 4-14 | 11 | 11-20 |
| South Florida | 3-15 | 12 | 8-23 |