In a game between Memphis and VCU, Memphis struggled with their 3-point defense, allowing VCU to take an early lead. However, Memphis fought back, with a strong performance from David Jones and a late surge to force overtime. In the end, Memphis secured a hard-fought victory, winning 85-80 in overtime, improving their record to 6-2.
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FINAL in OT: Memphis 85, VCU 80 It was never pretty, but the Tigers escape Siegel Center with a win to improve to 6-2.
Quinerly was just called for a foul while Jayden Hardaway attempted to inbound the ball. VCU gets ball back w/ 24 secs to go. Memphis 83, VCU 80
Jourdain gets a big bucket to put Memphis up by 3. VCU calls TO Memphis 81, VCU 78 w/ 47.6 secs left
Memphis and VCU headed to OT in Richmond. Clemson back to within two of South Carolina at home midway second half. Texas is looking mighty tiny in Marquette's rear view mirror.
David Jones' half-court heave at the horn doesn't connect. We've got OT. Memphis 72, VCU 72 at the end of regulation. Insane.
GET TO ESPNU!!! MEMPHIS AND VCU TIED AT 72 WITH 16.8 TO GO.
Malco hits 1 of 2 FTs. Game tied at 72 w/ 16.8 secs left. VCU has the ball and calls TO.
WOW. Malcolm Dandridge will head to the FT line with Tigers down 1 with just 20 secs to go.
Lawal cleaned up Jackson's miss and put the ball back in to give VCU its lead back. Penny calls TO. VCU 72, Memphis 71 w/ 28 secs to go
Wow. Big-time 3 there by Shulga. Everyone inside the Siegel Center is on their feet. VCU 70, Memphis 69 w/ 59.7 secs left
Ah, man... Tigers had a chance to take the lead there after Shulga missed that 3. Instead, they turned it over and Dandridge was whistled for his 4th foul.
VCU 60, Memphis 58 w/ 6:54 left Rams have hit just 1 of their past 7 FG attempts but Tigers haven't been able to capitalize on the other end.
VCU 54, Memphis 52 w/ 10:31 left Tigers searching for what would be their first lead since the 18-min mark of 1st half.
HALF: VCU 36, Memphis 32
Memphis 28, VCU 28 w/ 3:27 until halftime Tigers 5-5 on their past 5 FG attempts.
Jayden Hardaway sinks a 3 from the right wing and Dandridge gets a bucket in the paint. Tigers suddenly have at least some momentum. VCU 22, Memphis 20 w/ 7:29 left until halftime
Jones gets fouled and hits 2 FTs to end a 2-min scoring drought for Tigers. VCU 22, Memphis 15 w/ 8:22 until halftime
Now Carl Cherenfant checks in. Maybe he's the answer? VCU 21, Memphis 13 w/ 9:46 left in 1st half
Memphis has attempted 11 FGs so far. Eight of those have been 3s. Tigers 3-11 from floor.
Well, seems like the 3-point defense hasn't tightened up — at all. Memphis looks out of sorts on defense and has all game. VCU 3-5 from deep here early.
Tigers haven't hit a FG in 2:46. Rams heating up. VCU 16, Memphis 7 w/ 13:20 left in 1st half
David Jones gets scoring started for Tigers with a made FT. Goes 1-2 from line.