MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Interstat) — Evan Chatman scored 22 points and grabbed eight rebounds to lead UAB to a 78-67 victory over Memphis in an American Athletic Conference men’s basketball game Sunday at FedExForum.

The Blazers built a 46-30 halftime lead and withstood a second-half push by the Tigers. Chance Westry added 23 points and six assists for UAB, which improved to 18-10. Dug McDaniel led Memphis with 19 points. The Tigers fell to 12-15.

UAB dominated inside, scoring 34 points in the paint, and capitalized on turnovers with 17 fast-break points. A crowd of 9,541 watched as the Blazers avenged a loss to Memphis earlier this month.