Quinones scores 20 to lift Memphis past Tulane 80-74
NEW ORLEANS -- — Lester Quinones had 20 points as Memphis beat Tulane 80-74 on Wednesday night.
It was the first American Athletic Conference game of the season for both teams.
D.J. Jeffries had 18 points and 11 rebounds for Memphis (5-3). Landers Nolley II added 16 points. DeAndre Williams had 10 points.
Gabe Watson had 18 points for the Green Wave (4-1), whose four-game season-opening win streak was snapped. Jordan Walker added 16 points. Jaylen Forbes had 15 points.
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2020-2021 American Athletic Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita State | 11-2 | - | 16-6 |
| Houston | 14-3 | +1 | 28-4 |
| Memphis | 11-4 | 1 | 20-8 |
| SMU | 7-4 | 3 | 11-6 |
| Cincinnati | 8-6 | 3.5 | 12-11 |
| UCF | 8-10 | 5.5 | 11-12 |
| Tulsa | 7-9 | 5.5 | 11-12 |
| South Florida | 4-10 | 7.5 | 9-13 |
| Temple | 4-10 | 7.5 | 5-11 |
| Tulane | 4-12 | 8.5 | 10-13 |
| East Carolina | 2-10 | 8.5 | 8-11 |