The Memphis Tigers handed the Cougars their most heartbreaking loss all season in overtime yesterday, finishing 70-67.
The loss at Hofheinz brings the Cougars to 13-6 overall and 4-3 in the American Athletic Conference. With just 15 seconds left and the score within three points, the Tigers made a critical turnover that gave the Cougars an opportunity to tie the game.
Sophomore Galen Robinson Jr. tried for three with five seconds left and missed, but an offensive rebound from freshman Armoni Brooks kept the Cougars alive. Redshirt Junior Rob Gray shot as time expired, but the ball bounced off the rim.