SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — A comeback bid in the final minute came up short as Memphis sustained its first loss of the season 75-69 against Western Kentucky in the semifinals of the Bad Boy Mowers Crossover Classic.
After a 3-pointer by Landers Nolley II, the Tigers cut a nine-point WKU lead to just two with six seconds remaining. The Hilltoppers added four free throws in the final seconds to put the game away.
Nolley II, a sophomore guard, led all scorers with 25 points. The Tigers were unable to contain WKU center Charles Bassey, who led the Hilltoppers with 21 points, 14 rebounds and seven blocks.