FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Lester Quinones hit a long contested 3-pointer to put No. 3 Memphis ahead and the Tigers held on to beat No. 2 SMU 70-63 in an American Athletic Conference tournament semifinal game on Saturday.
With the win, the Tigers (21-9) will play No. 1 Houston in the championship final Sunday, March 13 at 3:15 p.m. ET/2:15 p.m. CT on ESPN.
The shot by Quinones with 4:37 left made it 60-57 and was only the third lead change in the game matching teams still trying to ensure making the NCAA Tournament.