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Maui Invitational - Recap - Memphis Defeats Michigan State 71-63
Memphis earned a 71-63 victory over Michigan State on Tuesday, getting 23 points from Tyrese Hunter at Lahaina Civic Center.
Memphis won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +2.5-point spread as underdogs.
PJ Haggerty had 16 points for Memphis and Colby Rogers chipped in with 10 points. PJ Haggerty had 4 assists for them, while PJ Haggerty was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
Michigan State got 18 points from Jase Richardson in a losing cause and another 12 points from Jaden Akins. Tre Holloman contributed 3 assists for them, while Jaxon Kohler had 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Memphis were victorious, as the score was 34-32 at the break.
Michigan State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 31-26.
Memphis looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Louisiana Tech. Michigan State will aim to get back on the winning track at Minnesota.