Memphis Grinds Out Comeback 64-62 Win at Virginia
Robert Randall | December 18Memphis trailed by as many as 11, but they rallied to start the second half.
Memphis trailed by as many as 11, but they rallied to start the second half.
The AAC Tigers shot 48% from three and out-rebounded Clemson.
Memphis was unable to get the Auburn lead to single digits in the second half.
The Tigers beat Michigan State for the first time since the 2008 NCAA tournament Elite Eight.
The Tigers will have to beat the Spartans to advance to the Maui Invitational Championship.
The Tigers trailed by 9 points at halftime, but they opened the second half on a 10-0 run.
The Tigers start their road trip with their toughest opponent so far this season in the Dons.
The Tigers shot 13-18 from the three-point line in the win.
Memphis will look to improve to 3-0 before they travel to San Francisco and then Maui later this month.
Mario Anderson Jr. rushed for over 100 yards for the sixth time this season in the Tigers victory.