Official Site of the Tigers · Dec 5, 2020
Memphis uses second-half surge to beat Central Arkansas 85-68
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis overcame a two-point halftime deficit to run away with an 85-68 victory over Central Arkansas on Friday night at FedExForum.
Memphis (3-2) outscored UCA (0-1) 45-26 over the final 20 minutes. Trailing 50-44 with 17 minutes remaining, the Tigers went on a 15-0 run over the next four minutes to take a nine-point lead they would not relinquish.
"This game was a lot tougher than we wanted, but it's the type of game you can use film from to show the good and the bad to the guys and grow from it," said Memphis head coach Penny Hardaway. "Every game isn't going to be perfect or pretty. I'll take the win for sure."
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