Hunter and Haggerty lead No. 21 Memphis to 90-62 win at Florida Atlantic
Florida Atlantic guard Leland Walker (2) defends Memphis guard Tyrese Hunter (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in Boca Raton, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Marta Lavandier]
BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — Tyrese Hunter scored 20 points and PJ Haggerty added 19 as No. 21 Memphis beat Florida Atlantic 90-62 in the American Athletic Conference opener for both teams. Dain Dainja had 16 points for the Tigers, who have won four of five. Colby Rogers scored 11 points and Moussa Cisse finished with 11 rebounds and two blocks. The Tigers never trailed after opening the game on a 14-2 spurt. Consecutive 3-pointers from Hunter and Haggerty keyed the early surge. Rogers’ 3-pointer with 4:59 remaining gave Memphis its largest lead at 79-51. That was matched on Cisse’s dunk with 18 seconds left for the final margin. Kaleb Glenn led the Owls with 12 points and Baba Miller added 10.
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Memphis head coach Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway gestures during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Florida Atlantic, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in Boca Raton, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
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