PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The American Athletic Conference opened its 2018-19 men’s basketball season on Tuesday night with seven of its 12 schools in action. Six teams earned wins with all victories coming by at least eight points, seven by double-figures and five by 14-or-more points.
Results
| UCF 84, Rider 70 | Box Score |
| USF 80, Alabama A&M 63 | Box Score |
| Temple 75, La Salle 67 | Box Score |
| ECU 81, Delaware State 56 | Box Score |
| Memphis 76, Tennessee Tech 61 | Box Score |
| Tulsa 73, Alcorn State 56 | Box Score |
| Wichita State 58, Louisiana Tech 71 | Box Score |
rv/rv UCF 84, Rider 70
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