Shaq Goodwin and Dedric Lawson score 20 points and secure 11 rebounds each as Memphis defends home court against the Bearcats.
Both teams entered the game seemingly going in different directions. Cincinnati had won four straight games, pulling themselves within striking distance of SMU in the conference rankings. Memphis, on the other hand, entered the game coming off a blowout loss to UConn, their third loss in their last four games.
However, from the opening tip, Memphis came out firing and beat the Bearcats, 63-59, behind 20 points and 11 rebounds apiece from Shaq Goodwin and Dedric Lawson.