Memphis 76, at Rice 70

HOUSTON (Interstat) — In a game defined by defensive pressure and a decisive second-half surge, the Memphis Tigers held off a persistent Rice Owls squad for a 76-70 victory in American Athletic Conference men’s basketball action Saturday afternoon at Tudor Fieldhouse. Memphis, now 7-7 overall, used a 45-point second half to overcome a narrow halftime deficit and secure its third consecutive win. Rice, which led 32-31 at the break, fell to 6-9 despite a spirited effort in front of 2,038 fans. The most critical phase of the contest unfolded in the opening minutes of the second half. After Rice’s Cam… Read more...