Memphis rallies from 15-point deficit, defeats Tulsa 83-81
Memphis' Josh Minott scores with a chance for an extra point for the Tigers. (0:14)
TULSA, Okla. -- — After falling behind 48-33 late in the second half, Memphis outscored Tulsa by 17 the rest of the way to earn the 83-81 win on Sunday.
Tyler Harris had a season-high 24 points to lead the Tigers.
Josh Minott had 18 points and nine rebounds for Memphis (10-8, 4-4 American Athletic Conference). Alex Lomax added seven assists.
Tulsa totaled 46 first-half points, a season high for the team.
Jeriah Horne had 19 points and seven rebounds for the Golden Hurricane (6-11, 0-6), who have now lost six straight games. Darien Jackson added 15 points. Sam Griffin had 13 points.
The Tigers improve to 2-0 against the Golden Hurricane on the season. Memphis defeated Tulsa 67-64 on Jan. 4.
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2021-22 American Athletic Conference Standings
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 |