MEMPHIS, Tenn. – To say the University of Memphis overcame a slow start against Little Rock Wednesday night would be understating matters. The 16th-ranked Tigers didn't score in the game's first five-plus minutes and fell behind by nine.
But eventually the UofM's talent took over and the Tigers were able to claim a 68-58 victory before 15,390 at FedExForum in the second game of a three-game homestand.
Two members of the Tigers' top-ranked 2019 recruiting class stepped when needed most. Precious Achiuwa had 16 points and 12 rebounds for the first double-double of his career and D.