Dainja scores 18 off the bench, Memphis takes down San Francisco 68-64
Memphis Tigers vs. San Francisco Dons: Game Highlights
Memphis Tigers vs. San Francisco Dons: Game Highlights
SAN FRANCISCO -- — Dain Dainja's 18 points off of the bench helped lead Memphis to a 68-64 victory over San Francisco on Thursday.
Dainja also contributed seven rebounds and three blocks for the Tigers (4-0). PJ Haggerty scored 13 points — nine in the final three minutes — while going 2 of 9 from the floor, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range, and 7 for 8 from the line and added seven rebounds and three steals. Tyrese Hunter went 4 of 11 from the field to finish with nine points, while adding five assists and four steals.
Malik Thomas led the way for the Dons (4-1) with 25 points and two steals. Carlton Linguard added eight points for San Francisco. Ndewedo Newbury had seven points.
Memphis went into the break trailing 31-22 but rallied early in the second half to take the lead and would not give it up except for a brief tie with under four minutes to go.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Frank Harvey
- Ray Natili
- Eric Curry
2024-25 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 4-1 | - | 14-4 |
| North Texas | 4-1 | - | 13-4 |
| Temple | 4-1 | - | 12-6 |
| UAB | 4-1 | - | 11-7 |
| Tulane | 4-2 | 0.5 | 10-9 |
| South Florida | 3-2 | 1 | 10-8 |
| Florida Atlantic | 3-3 | 1.5 | 10-9 |
| UTSA | 2-3 | 2 | 8-9 |
| Tulsa | 2-3 | 2 | 8-10 |
| Rice | 2-4 | 2.5 | 11-8 |
| East Carolina | 2-4 | 2.5 | 10-9 |
| Wichita State | 1-4 | 3 | 11-7 |
| Charlotte | 0-6 | 4.5 | 7-12 |
2024-25 West Coast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary's | 6-0 | - | 16-3 |
| San Francisco | 6-2 | 1 | 16-5 |
| Washington State | 5-2 | 1.5 | 15-5 |
| Gonzaga | 5-2 | 1.5 | 14-6 |
| Santa Clara | 5-2 | 1.5 | 13-7 |
| Oregon State | 4-3 | 2.5 | 14-6 |
| Loyola Marymount | 3-4 | 3.5 | 11-8 |
| Pepperdine | 1-5 | 5 | 7-12 |
| Portland | 1-6 | 5.5 | 6-14 |
| Pacific | 1-6 | 5.5 | 6-15 |
| San Diego | 1-6 | 5.5 | 4-16 |
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