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Memphis Defeats Wichita State in Thursday Action

Memphis 83, Wichita State 78 - Box Score
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Kendric Davis scored 19 points to help short-handed Memphis defeat Wichita State 83-78 on Thursday night in the only American Athletic Conference men's basketball game of the night. With the win, the Tigers earned a bye for the American Basketball Championship.

DeAndre Williams had 18 points, nine rebounds, five assists, and three blocks for the Tigers (21-7, 11-4 American Athletic Conference). Damaria Franklin finished with 12 points.

The Shockers (14-13, 7-8) were led in scoring by James Rojas, who finished with 19 points, six rebounds and two steals.