The Memphis Tigers clinched the American Athletic Conference (AAC) Championship today with an 84-72 victory over the UAB Blazers. Dain Dainja led Memphis with a double-double, recording 22 points and 12 rebounds, while P.J. Haggerty added a team-high 23 points. Colby Rogers also contributed 15 points to the win. The Tigers shot 47.1% from the field and 46.2% from three-point range.
PJ Haggerty was selected as the American Conference Tournament Outstanding Player.
Memphis has secured a No. 5 seed in the 2025 NCAA Tournament and is set to face No. 12 seed Colorado State in the West Region. The game is scheduled for Friday, March 21, in Seattle. Full coverage all week live on 92.9 FM ESPN, Memphis' Sports Station. Join the Gabe Kuhn Show live from Tunica at Horseshoe Casino on Thursday (3/20) and Friday (3/21) from 4:00 p.m. till 6:00 p.m.
