Jolly scores 13 to lead SMU's sweep of Memphis 58-53
DALLAS -- Tyson Jolly scored 13 points and pulled down 10 rebounds, leading SMU to a 58-53 win over Memphis on Tuesday night, the Mustangs' ninth consecutive home victory.
SMU is 15-1 at Moody Coliseum this season and jumped out to a 32-20 halftime lead. Memphis was 9-for-30 shooting in the first half, 1-for-10 from beyond the arc while turning the ball over 10 times.
Ethan Chargois added 12 points off the bench for SMU (19-8, 9-6 American Athletic Conference). Kendric Davis also scored 12 points and had six assists. Isiah Jasey had three blocks.
Precious Achiuwa had 17 points and seven rebounds for the Tigers (19-9, 8-7). Achiuwa was 6-for-7 shooting from the field and made 5 of 6 free throws. Lester Quinones added 16 points, all after halftime.
The Mustangs completed a season sweep of the Tigers, having upended then-No. 20 Memphis 74-70 on Jan. 25.
SMU plays Wichita State at home on Sunday. Memphis plays Tulane on the road on Saturday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Terry Oglesby
- Keith Kimble
- K.B. Burdett
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 |