In American Athletic Conference men's basketball action Tuesday (Dec. 29), Tulsa defeated No. 5 Houston, 65-64, while Memphis held off USF, 58-57.
Memphis 58, USF 57 - Box Score
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Lester Quinones made a 3-pointer with 1:07 left to give Memphis the lead en route to a 58-57 win over USF on Tuesday night.
Quinones had 13 points to lead the Tigers. DeAndre Williams added 12 points and five steals, and Landers Nolley II chipped in 10 points.
Memphis (6-4, 2-1 American Athletic Conference) totaled 25 first-half points, a season low for the team.