Memphis Tigers @ East Carolina Pirates
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
MEM | 36 | 46 | 82 |
| 24 | 34 | 58 |
Tomlin scores 20 as Memphis beats East Carolina 82-58
GREENVILLE, N.C. -- — Nae'Qwan Tomlin had 20 points in Memphis' 82-58 victory over East Carolina on Thursday night.
Tomlin also contributed five rebounds for the Tigers (21-8, 10-6 American Athletic Conference). David Jones added 18 points while shooting 6 for 13 (1 for 6 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free throw line, and he also had 10 rebounds, five assists, and three steals. Nick Jourdain had 14 points and finished 6 of 8 from the field.
RJ Felton finished with 19 points and nine rebounds for the Pirates (14-14, 7-8). East Carolina also got 16 points, eight rebounds and five steals from Brandon Johnson. Cam Hayes also had nine points and four assists.
Memphis took the lead with 15:42 remaining in the first half and did not relinquish it. Jones led his team in scoring with nine points in the first half to help put them up 36-24 at the break. Tomlin scored a team-high 15 points in the second half.
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Game Information
Greenville, NC
Referee:Bart Lenox
Referee:Vladimir Voyard-Tadal
Referee:Todd Austin
2025-26 Standings
| American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Florida | 13-3 | - | 21-8 |
| Wichita State | 12-5 | 1.5 | 20-10 |
| Tulsa | 11-5 | 2 | 23-6 |
| UAB | 9-7 | 4 | 18-11 |
| Charlotte | 9-7 | 4 | 15-14 |
| Florida Atlantic | 9-8 | 4.5 | 17-13 |
| Tulane | 8-8 | 5 | 17-12 |
| North Texas | 8-9 | 5.5 | 17-13 |
| Temple | 7-9 | 6 | 15-14 |
| Memphis | 7-9 | 6 | 12-17 |
| Rice | 6-10 | 7 | 12-17 |
| East Carolina | 6-10 | 7 | 11-18 |
| UTSA | 1-16 | 12.5 | 5-24 |
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