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Tigers upset No. 22 Houston

Official Site of the Tigers | February 22, 2020

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Alex Lomax (2) had two key free throws with a minute left in the UofM's win over Houston.

Box Score

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The University of Memphis learned an important lesson Saturday at FedExForum in its 60-59 American Athletic Conference victory over 22nd-ranked Houston.

It's not how you start.

The Tigers (19-8, 8-6 AAC) spotted the first-place Cougars (21-7, 11-4) an 8-0 lead to start the game, but fought back and ended with several key stops in the closing minutes. The UofM made 16 of 22 free throws in the second half, including seven of eight in the final 4:32, to beat a ranked opponent for the second time this season.

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