MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Lester Quinones tied his career-high with 21 points, Boogie Ellis scored 18 and Precious Achiuwa added his 12th double-double of the season -- a 13-point, 10-rebound effort -- to lead the University of Memphis to a 79-65 American Athletic Conference victory over Temple Wednesday night.
Before 15,685 at FedExForum, the Tigers (17-5 overall, 6-3 American) used balanced scoring, 11 3-pointers and another strong defensive performance to win their third straight game.
Five players had nine or more points, including reserve big man Malcolm Dandridge, who scored a career-high nine points in 16 minutes and grabbed six rebounds.