No. 20 Memphis 86, UAB 71: Chris Crawford's 20 points led five Tigers in double figures, and host Memphis became the fifth Conference USA team to go undefeated through league play. Geron Johnson scored 19 points for Memphis (27-4, 16-0), while Joe Jackson amassed 17 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds. D.J. Stephens -- one of the four seniors honored prior to tip-off of Memphis' regular-season finale -- compiled 13 points and eight boards. UAB (15-16, 7-9) got 19 points from Jordan Swing and 16 from Rod Rucker, combining to shoot 14-of-31 from the floor. The duo tallied exactly half of the Blazers' field goals made and attempted. Memphis led 43-28 at halftime and appeared to be in control, but UAB opened the second half on a 16-2 run to pull within 45-44 on a 3-pointer by Swing with 14:41 remaining. The Tigers answered with a 15-2 run, and led by double figures for the remainder.Memphis defeated UAB for the 13th consecutive time.GAME NOTEBOOK: Memphis and UAB combined to commit 37 turnovers. ... Crawford scored in double figures for the sixth straight time and 10th time in the past 12 games. ... Memphis outrebounded UAB 41-34. The Blazers had won the battle of the boards in seven consecutive games.
Recap: Memphis 86, UAB 71
Published: Mar 09 2013 02:23:25 PM EST
Updated On: Mar 09 2013 02:23:26 PM EST
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