Official Site of the Tigers · Dec 31, 2019
Tigers open conference play with a double-digit victory over Tulane
D.J. Jeffries had 14 points, 8 assists and 7 rebounds in an 84-73 win over Tulane. MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Balanced scoring, a season-high 24 team assists and another double-double from Precious Achiuwa helped the ninth-ranked University of Memphis men's basketball team open American Athletic Conference play Monday night on a successful note.
Lester Quinones scored 16 points, Damion Baugh added 15, D.J. Jeffries and Achiuwa had 14 each and Tyler Harris contributed 12 to lead the Tigers to their 10th-straight victory, an 84-73 decision over Tulane. Achiuwa led the UofM with 10 rebounds and Jeffries had seven. Jeffries and Alex Lomax had eight assists each.