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UConn Escapes Memphis in Back-and-Forth Battle on Tuesday

Tuesday, Jan. 14
Highlights

UConn 68, Memphis 56
Crystal Dangerfield scored 24 and fourth-ranked UConn used a late run to pull away from Memphis in a 68-56 on Tuesday night.

The Huskies (14-1, 5-0 American Athletic Conference) escaped in the final quarter to remain undefeated in league play.

Megan Walker added 14 points and nine rebounds for the Huskies and Christyn Williams scored 16 points.

Dulcy Fankam Mendjiadeu led the Tigers (9-8, 0-4) with 21 points and 10 rebounds. Freshman guard Madison Griggs scored 12.

Memphis, which hadn't come closer than 34 points in a game against UConn, got out to a strong start, using an 11-0 run to claim an early 21-15 lead.