MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The 83rd edition of the Memphis-Cincinnati rivalry did not disappoint, with a second half that had 12 lead changes and six ties and an electric crowd at FedExForum helping the Tigers overcome a deficit with a minute to play and earn an 87-80 win over the Bearcats Sunday afternoon.
The win is Memphis' third-straight and fourth in the last five games. The Tigers are now 9-5 overall and 3-1 in American Athletic Conference action on the year. The Tigers have won nine-straight AAC home games and 14 of their last 15 games overall at FedExForum.