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Rojas' Career Night Not Enough to Stop Memphis

Related Topics: Memphis, FedExForum, Jaykwon Walton

Wichita State fell 88-79 to Memphis Thursday evening at FedExForum.

James Rojas scored a career-high 19 points to lead the Shockers (9-9, 2-4) who held an eight-point lead midway through the first half but couldn't sustain it.

Jaykwon Walton added 15 points to go with Craig Porter Jr.'s five assists and three blocks.

DeAndre Williams (29 points) and Kendric Davis (20) paced Memphis (14-5, 4-2), which extended its home winning streak to 15 games.

The Tigers shot 52.3% -- best by a WSU opponent this season – and made 11-of-21 threes.