TAMPA, Fla. – The University of Memphis snapped a two-game losing streak, using another clutch performance from Precious Achiuwa and key contributions from sophomore guard Tony Harris to defeat USF, 68-64, Sunday in an American Athletic Conference game at the Yuengling Center.
Achiuwa finished with 22 points and 11 rebounds – his fifth straight double-double and ninth this season – while Harris added 17 points on 5-of-7 shooting. Lester Quinones scored 13.
The Tigers' first lead of the second half didn't come until 3:01 to go when Achiuwa scored on a give-and-go from Quinones and converted the and-one for a 61-60 lead.