Haggerty and Cisse power 2nd half surge, win in Tiger Hoops Opener at FedExForum

Final: Memphis Tigers 83 Missouri Tigers 75

In their season opener, the Memphis Tigers pulled off an impressive comeback to defeat the Missouri Tigers 83-75 at home. Full coverage throughout the day on Tuesday (11/5) on 92.9 FM ESPN.

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Trailing by 13 points in the first half, Memphis surged in the second, with a 13-0 run that helped them seize control. PJ Haggerty led the charge for Memphis, scoring 25 points and grabbing six rebounds, while Moussa Cisse dropped in 14 points to go along with seven rebounds. Missouri’s Anthony Robinson posted 16 points and seven assists, but Memphis’s late-game defense and scoring power proved to be the difference.

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