MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Shaq Goodwin and Dedric Lawson had 20 points and 11 rebounds apiece and Memphis held on to defeat Cincinnati 63-59 on Saturday.
Lawson and Goodwin combined for 26 points as the Tigers opened a 39-24 lead at the half but Memphis only shot 20 percent in the second half as the Bearcats clawed back.
A 3-pointer from Troy Caupain pulled Cincinnati within 56-55 with 1:52 to play but Avery Woodson matched that for Memphis at 1:14. Jacob Evans made a layup for the Bearcats with 14.