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UCF, Memphis Claim Tuesday Wins in Conference Play

03.02.21

Memphis won its sixth consecutive game while UCF won on senior night in Amercian Athletic Conference men's basketball action on Tuesday, March 2.

UCF 73, Tulsa 69 - Box Score

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Isaiah Adams had 19 points as UCF narrowly defeated Tulsa 73-69 on Tuesday night.

Darius Perry and Darin Green Jr. each added 14 points for UCF (9-11, 7-10 American Athletic Conference). Avery Diggs had three assists.

Brandon Rachal had 16 points and nine rebounds for the Golden Hurricane (10-11, 7-9). Darien Jackson added 13 points and Keyshawn Embery-Simpson had 11.

The Knights improve to 2-0 against the Golden Hurricane on the season. UCF defeated Tulsa 65-58 on Feb. 6.

Memphis 73, USF 52 - Box Score

TAMPA, Fla. -- Boogie Ellis had 18 points and DeAndre Williams recorded a double-double as Memphis won its sixth consecutive win, defeating USF, 73-52, on the road in Tampa.

Ellis led all scorers with 18 points and Williams added 13 points and 10 rebounds for the Tigers (15-6, 11-3 American Athletic Conference). Lester Quinones posted 12 points. 

Xavier Castaneda dropped 17 points for the Bulls (8-11, 4-9).