MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The University of Memphis – minus starting forward D.J. Jeffries – came through in the clutch Saturday against UConn
The Tigers made 16 of 19 free throws in the game's final 7:04 to offset the loss of Jeffries (out four-to-six weeks with a knee injury). They also overcame 24 turnovers in a 70-63 American Athletic Conference victory before 16,240 at FedExForum.
The UofM placed four players – Precious Achiuwa (16 points), Lance Thomas (14), Lester Quinones (14) and Alex Lomas (13) – in double figures as the Tigers improved to 16-5 overall and 5-3 in the AAC.