Haggerty to the rescue as #24 Tigers hold off Shockers

Next up: #24 Memphis Tigers host UAB in AAC action Sunday at noon at FedExForum on ESPN 2
Jan 23, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Tigers guard PJ Haggerty (4) handles the ball against Wichita State Shockers guard Justin Hill (11) during the second half at FedExForum. Photo credit © Wesley Hale-Imagn Images

Thursday (1/23) #24 Memphis secured a 61-53 victory over the Wichita State. PJ Haggerty led the Tigers with 22 points, while Tyrese Hunter added 16. Despite committing 20 turnovers and recording only six assists, Memphis finished strong with a decisive 12-2 run in the final minutes. Harlond Beverly topped the Shockers with 18 points, but the Shockers's 22 turnovers and 3-of-16 shooting from beyond the arc hindered their efforts. The win improved Memphis's record to 15-4 overall and 5-1 in the American Athletic Conference.

Full coverage of the Tigers win on Friday (1/23) on 92.9 FM ESPN, Memphis' Sports Station.

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