BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Interstat) — Sincere Parker scored a game-high 40 points to lead the Memphis Tigers to a 90-80 victory over the UAB Blazers in an American Athletic Conference men’s basketball game Thursday night at Bartow Arena.

Memphis led 44-35 at halftime and withstood a second-half push from UAB. The Tigers shot 52.4% from the field, while the Blazers struggled at 37.9%. Parker’s efficient performance anchored Memphis, which improved to 11-11. Chance Westry led UAB with 15 points and six assists. The Blazers fell to 14-9 despite forcing 15 turnovers and converting them into 25 points. Attendance was 5,819.