The University of Central Arkansas held a two-point lead at the half, but the Bears could not slow down Memphis in the final 20 minutes at the FedEx Forum in Memphis.
Ryan Bergersen led the Bears (0-1) with 22 points on the strength of 8-of-14 shooting. He also grabbed four rebounds and made five steals. Jaxson Baker added 11 points for the Bears.
UCA led 42-40 at the half and 50-44 two minutes into the second half. Memphis scored the next 15 points to take control of the contest.
Landers Nolly II scored a game-high 23 points for the Tigers (3-2), while D.