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Tigers close home schedule with huge win

MEMPHIS, Tenn.Tyler Harris scored a season-high 19 points – including five 3-pointers – and Precious Achiuwa posted his 17th double-double of the season (14 points, 16 rebounds) to lead the University of Memphis to a successful regular-season home finish.

Behind those contributions – and a season-low seven turnovers – the Tigers defeated Wichita State, 68-60, Thursday night in a key American Athletic Conference game before 17,021 at FedExForum. It was the team's fourth win in the past five games.

The UofM (21-9, 10-7 AAC) closes its regular season Sunday at Houston with a No.