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Memphis Ekes Out Win over Rice for First Road Victory of Season
Memphis Tigers erased a seven-point deficit with a 9-0 run and key contributions from Dug McDaniel’s 18 points to secure a 76-70 win over Rice, improving to 7-7 overall.
- On Jan. 3 in Houston, Memphis Tigers beat Rice Owls 76-70 at Tudor Fieldhouse in a 2 p.m. CT game.
- Rice Owls seized control early by building a 25-12 lead and forcing Memphis Tigers into a comeback after Memphis committed early personal fouls and turnovers.
- The Tigers' second half featured a 9-0 second-half run that erased a seven-point deficit at 16:50 left, with Dug McDaniel scoring 18 points, Aaron Bradshaw 12, and Sincere Parker 15.
- Late in the game, Rice pulled to within two points with 2:10 remaining but Memphis overcame 25 fouls and 15 turnovers by making 26-of-30 free throws, dropping Rice to 6-9, 0-2.
- With the win, Memphis Tigers improved to 7-7 overall and 2-0 in the American Athletic Conference, extending their three-game winning streak before March 1 at East Carolina and March 5 vs. South Florida.
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