MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Memphis Tigers exploded offensively in the second half and locked down on defense to pick up a 72-52 win over the Wichita State Shockers Thursday night at FedExForum.
Wichita State (8-4, 4-2 AAC) entered the game in second place in the American Athletic Conference standings, having won seven of its last eight games. The Tigers (7-5, 3-2 AAC) held the potent Wichita State offense to 22 points under its season average.
Memphis has now limited four-straight conference opponents to fewer than 60 points for the first time since 2008.
The win was head coach Penny Hardaway's 50th from the top seat on the Tigers bench.