MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Memphis Tigers fell behind by 14 points in the first half and cut the deficit to two to start the second half, but SMU pulled away and picked up a 70-62 win Thursday night at FedExForum.
Memphis (9-8, 3-4 American Athletic Conference) was led by Tyler Harris' 17 points. Jalen Duren added 11 and nine rebounds. Alex Lomax, playing his first game since Dec. 29 at Tulane, had five points, five rebounds, five assists and four steals in 26 minutes.