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Memphis Downs Western Kentucky 74-62 - Match Report
Jalen Duren scored 22 points and chipped in with 19 rebounds for Memphis on Friday, leading them to a 74-62 victory over Western Kentucky at FedExForum.
Memphis won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -14.5-point spread.
Memphis got 13 points from DeAndre Williams and another 10 points from Earl Timberlake. Alex Lomax contributed 4 assists, while Jalen Duren cleaned the glass with 19 rebounds.
Western Kentucky got 18 points from Camron Justice in a losing cause and another 14 points from Jairus Hamilton. Luke Frampton contributed 4 assists for them, while Dayvion McKnight had 8 rebounds.
Memphis led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Memphis won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 41-27.
Next game, Memphis takes its act on the road to face Virginia Tech looking for another win. For Western Kentucky, they head home to face Alabama A&M.