MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The Memphis Tigers jumped out to a 26-7 lead and never looked back, topping the Christian Brothers Buccaneers 69-42 at FedExForum on Monday afternoon.
The balanced Tiger effort saw four players in double-figure scoring, including three: Markel Crawford, K.J. Lawson, and Dedric Lawson, with 11 points each. Christian Kessee added 10 points, as Craig Randall scored eight and Chad Rykhoek seven. Dedric Lawson pulled down a game-high 13 rebounds, with Crawford grabbing seven and K.J. Lawson six.
Memphis had 19 assists on 24 made baskets in the contest, with six players dishing out at least two helpers in the contest.