University of Memphis Athletics

Memphis, Wichita State Earn Sunday Wins

02.12.23

Memphis and Wichita State each picked up wins on American Athletic Conference men's basketball on Sunday, February 12.

Sunday, February 12
Memphis 86, Temple 77 - Box Score
Wichita State 91, SMU 89 (2OT) - Box Score

Memphis 86, Temple 77 - Box Score
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — DeAndre Williams scored 26 points as Memphis beat Temple 86-77 on Sunday.

Williams added 12 rebounds and six assists for the Tigers (19-6, 9-3 American Athletic Conference). Kendric Davis added 21 points and four steals. Elijah McCadden recorded 12 points and went 6 of 8 from the field.

The Owls (14-12, 8-5) were led in scoring by Khalif Battle, who finished with 25 points. Hysier Miller added 15 points, six rebounds, five assists and two steals and Zach Hicks finished with 12 points.

Memphis took the lead with 11:07 remaining in the first half and did not relinquish it. Williams led his team in scoring with 17 points in the first half to help put them ahead 36-33 at the break. Davis’ 17-point second half helped Memphis close out the nine-point victory.

Wichita State 91, SMU 89 (2OT) - Box Score
WICHITA, Kan. -- Kenny Pohto scored a career-high 28 points as Wichita State defeated SMU, 91-89 in double overtime, Sunday at Koch Arena. 

Craig Porter Jr scored six of his 22 points in the second overtime for the Shockers (13-12, 6-7 American Athletic Conference) and sent the game to overtime with a layup with two seconds left in regulation. 

SMU (9-17, 4-9) was led by Zhuric Phelps, who scored 26 points.