1 | 2 | T | |
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WICH | 30 | 33 | 63 |
MEM | 24 | 41 | 65 |
Jones' game-winner leads Memphis past Wichita State, 65-63
Memphis drains game-winning jumper late vs. Wichita State
David Jones drains the 2-point jumper late to give Memphis the win over Wichita State.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- — David Jones scored the game-winning jump shot with three seconds left and racked up 26 total points to lead Memphis past Wichita State 65-63 on Saturday.
Jones added six rebounds for the Tigers (16-6, 5-4 American Athletic Conference). Malcolm Dandridge scored 11 points and added seven rebounds. Nae'Qwan Tomlin had 10 points and finished 5 of 11 from the field.
Colby Rogers finished with 19 points and four assists for the Shockers (9-13, 1-8). Ronnie DeGray III added 12 points, seven rebounds and two steals for Wichita State.
Jones scored 10 points in the first half and Memphis went into the break trailing 30-24. Jones scored 16 second-half points, including his game-winning shot.
Memphis never led until the final minute and trailed by 13 points midway through the second half.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Josue Nieves
- Robert Felder
- Lucas Santos
2023-24 American Athletic Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
South Florida | 16-2 | - | 25-8 |
Florida Atlantic | 14-4 | 2 | 25-9 |
Charlotte | 13-5 | 3 | 19-12 |
UAB | 12-6 | 4 | 23-12 |
Memphis | 11-7 | 5 | 22-10 |
SMU | 11-7 | 5 | 20-13 |
North Texas | 10-8 | 6 | 19-15 |
Tulsa | 7-11 | 9 | 16-15 |
East Carolina | 7-11 | 9 | 15-18 |
Tulane | 5-13 | 11 | 14-17 |
Temple | 5-13 | 11 | 16-20 |
Wichita State | 5-13 | 11 | 15-19 |
UTSA | 5-13 | 11 | 11-21 |
Rice | 5-13 | 11 | 11-21 |