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Memphis Tigers vs Rice Owls Recap - Memphis Wins 86-83
PJ Haggerty scored 26 points for Memphis on Sunday, leading them to a 86-83 victory over Rice at Tudor Fieldhouse.
Memphis did not, however, defeat Rice against the spread, which closed at -9.5 at most sportsbooks.
Memphis got 19 points from PJ Carter and another 19 points from Tyrese Hunter. PJ Haggerty contributed 5 assists, while PJ Haggerty cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Rice got 19 points from Trae Broadnax in a losing cause and another 17 points from Jacob Dar. Trae Broadnax contributed 6 assists for them, while Jacob Dar had 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Memphis were victorious, as the score was 44-40 at the break.
Memphis won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 33-30.
Memphis looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Tulsa. Rice will aim to get back on the winning track at East Carolina.