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Men’s basketball looks to keep momentum against Memphis

The East Carolina University men’s basketball team will take on the University of Memphis Tigers tonight at 9 with hopes of continuing its win streak in American Athletic Conference play.

The Pirates are coming off their biggest win as a program since head coach Joe Dooley returned to the helm this season, as the team topped the 12-3 University of Cincinnati Bearcats on Saturday by a score of 73-71. The Pirates will face another tough opponent tonight against head coach and former NBA standout Penny Hardaway’s 9-6 Tigers.

The Pirates will have their hands full as they try to contain Memphis’ three leading scorers, senior forward Kyvon Davenport (15.