DENTON, Texas (AP) — Landers Nolley II had 21 points, six rebounds and five assists, Lester Quinones added 15 points, all in the second half, and 10 rebounds and Memphis beat Dayton 71-60 on Saturday in the first round of the NIT Tournament.
Memphis (17-8) advances to face Boise State in the quarterfinals on Thursday, March 25 at 9 p.m. ET in Denton. The game will air on ESPN.
Boogie Ellis gave Memphis the lead for good with 6:31 remaining on a 3-pointer and Quinones added a 3 on their next possession to highlight a game-ending 15-2 run.