MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Kyvon Davenport scored 17 of his game-high 25 points in the second half and freshman guard Antwann Jones added a career-high 16 points to lead the University of Memphis past Wichita State, 85-74, Thursday night at FedExForum to begin American Athletic Conference play.
Before 15,068, the Tigers (9-5) gave first-year coach Penny Hardaway his initial conference win by shooting 50 percent, by outrebounding the Shockers, 35-29, and by turning the ball over only 11 times.
"I'm just proud of the team for their first conference win against a very good opponent.