MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The University of Memphis shot 57.5 in the second half, got a career-high 31 points from Kyvon Davenport and committed only nine turnovers Saturday at FedExForum, but when the opponent is the No. 3 team in the nation more is required.
The nationally ranked Tennessee Volunteers, utilizing an advantage at the free throw line and on the boards, defeated the Tigers, 102-92, before 18,528, the second-largest crowd to see the UofM play at FedExForum.
Memphis (5-5) trailed by as many as 18 points in the first half, but battled back in the second half to trim the advantage to single digits on multiple occasions.