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Men's Basketball Falls in Regular-Season Finale at Memphis
3/5/2022 7:48:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Guard Kyler Edwards leads way with 19 pts and seven rebs
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) – University of Houston senior guard Kyler Edwards posted 19 points and seven rebounds to lead the 14th-ranked Cougars in both categories, but it would not be enough as Memphis took a 75-61 win inside FedExForum in the regular-season finale for both teams.
Despite the loss, the Cougars had already clinched the No. 1 seed at next week's American Athletic Conference championship and claimed the program third regular-season title in the last four seasons, a first in program history.
Playing its fourth game over the last eight days of the regular season, Houston fell to 26-5 overall and 15-3 in American Athletic Conference play. Memphis improved to 19-9 overall and 13-5 in league play.
Tyler Harris scored 15 points and Landers Nolley and Lester Quinones added 11 each to lead Memphis. The Tigers' 13 conference wins broke the single-season record for the Tigers, who won 12 in 2013-14.
Memphis won its third consecutive game against a ranked opponent for the first time since the 2007-08 season, when they reached the national championship game against Kansas.
After surging to a 20-point halftime lead, Memphis was never challenged in the second half. The closest the Cougars got was 13 points (59-46) with 12:24 to go.
Memphis jumped to an 11-4 lead in the opening five minutes by converting five Houston turnovers into seven points. The Tigers' lead stretched to 14 points (28-14) with eight minutes to go in the first half on Nolley's 3-pointer and increased to 22 points (42-20) on Quinones' 3-pointer - following Memphis' eighth steal - with 3:56 to go.
The Tigers led 49-29 at halftime after shooting 57 percent and scoring 20 points off turnovers. The Memphis bench contributed 20 points in first half, led by 13 from Harris.
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UP NEXT
• Following Sunday's game, the Cougars take their first steps in the postseason when it competes in the American Athletic Conference Championship Quarterfinals on Friday, March 11.
• Houston's will compete against the winner of (8) Cincinnati-(9) East Carolina in the Quarterfinals as the No. 1 seed at Noon, Friday. The game will air on ESPN2.
• With a win in the Quarterfinals, the Cougars advance to the Semifinals, set for 2 p.m., Saturday. That game will air on ESPN2
• All Houston Men's Basketball games can be heard on 950 AM KPRC.
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Fans are invited to join the 50-50 Club to support Houston Men's Basketball. 50-50 Club members help fund program necessities and enhance the experience for our student-athletes.
Fans who join the 50-50 Club will receive embroidered Jordan Brand team apparel, invitations to exclusive events, regular updates about the program and much more.
For more information or to sign up, fans may visit uhcougars.com/5050club or click here. To join the 50-50 Club, fans may call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (4687).
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Despite the loss, the Cougars had already clinched the No. 1 seed at next week's American Athletic Conference championship and claimed the program third regular-season title in the last four seasons, a first in program history.
Playing its fourth game over the last eight days of the regular season, Houston fell to 26-5 overall and 15-3 in American Athletic Conference play. Memphis improved to 19-9 overall and 13-5 in league play.
Tyler Harris scored 15 points and Landers Nolley and Lester Quinones added 11 each to lead Memphis. The Tigers' 13 conference wins broke the single-season record for the Tigers, who won 12 in 2013-14.
Memphis won its third consecutive game against a ranked opponent for the first time since the 2007-08 season, when they reached the national championship game against Kansas.
After surging to a 20-point halftime lead, Memphis was never challenged in the second half. The closest the Cougars got was 13 points (59-46) with 12:24 to go.
Memphis jumped to an 11-4 lead in the opening five minutes by converting five Houston turnovers into seven points. The Tigers' lead stretched to 14 points (28-14) with eight minutes to go in the first half on Nolley's 3-pointer and increased to 22 points (42-20) on Quinones' 3-pointer - following Memphis' eighth steal - with 3:56 to go.
The Tigers led 49-29 at halftime after shooting 57 percent and scoring 20 points off turnovers. The Memphis bench contributed 20 points in first half, led by 13 from Harris.
2022-23 SEASON TICKETS PRIORITY WAIT LIST
Fans who were unable to secure 2021-22 season tickets may start preparing for next season by putting down a $75 deposit and placing their names on the 2022-23 Men's Basketball Season Ticket Priority Wait List by clicking here.
UP NEXT
• Following Sunday's game, the Cougars take their first steps in the postseason when it competes in the American Athletic Conference Championship Quarterfinals on Friday, March 11.
• Houston's will compete against the winner of (8) Cincinnati-(9) East Carolina in the Quarterfinals as the No. 1 seed at Noon, Friday. The game will air on ESPN2.
• With a win in the Quarterfinals, the Cougars advance to the Semifinals, set for 2 p.m., Saturday. That game will air on ESPN2
• All Houston Men's Basketball games can be heard on 950 AM KPRC.
JOIN the 50-50-CLUB
Fans are invited to join the 50-50 Club to support Houston Men's Basketball. 50-50 Club members help fund program necessities and enhance the experience for our student-athletes.
Fans who join the 50-50 Club will receive embroidered Jordan Brand team apparel, invitations to exclusive events, regular updates about the program and much more.
For more information or to sign up, fans may visit uhcougars.com/5050club or click here. To join the 50-50 Club, fans may call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (4687).
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarMBK on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarMBK or by visiting the team's Instagram page at UHCougarMBK.
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Team Stats
UH
Mem
FG%
.447
.481
3FG%
.304
.467
FT%
.706
.800
RB
25
32
TO
20
17
STL
14
14
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
15
FGM
6
3FGM
3
FTM
0
Pts
11
FGM
4
3FGM
2
FTM
1
Pts
11
FGM
3
3FGM
2
FTM
3
Pts
8
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Players Mentioned
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