In a dynamic college basketball matchup, the Memphis Tigers secured a significant victory over the Clemson Tigers with a final score of 79-77. The game was a rollercoaster, with Clemson initially taking an 11-2 lead, but Memphis responded with energy, as Jahvon Quinerly and David Jones helped narrow the gap. Memphis then went on a 13-3 run, tying the game at 13-13. Clemson fought back with a 9-0 run, but Memphis ultimately led by 7 points at halftime. In the second half, Memphis continued to build momentum, with Nicholas Jourdain's three-pointer contributing to their lead. The game remained tight, with Memphis holding a slim one-point lead with less than 8 minutes left. Memphis managed to maintain their lead, with Penny Hardaway calling a timeout after a bucket by Dillon Hunter with 1:20 remaining. The victory improved Memphis's season record to 8-2, with David Jones leading the scoring with 22 points and 6 rebounds. This win marked Memphis's third victory against AP Top 25 teams, handing Clemson its first loss of the season, and was a significant addition to their resume for Selection Sunday.
No. 23 Memphis rolls past No. 22 Virginia https://t.co/MPXKPcQLK8 https://t.co/XD1qsPpUjm
Final stats from Memphis' 77-54 rout of No. 22 Virginia. The No. 23 Tigers score 27 points off of the Cavaliers' 18 TOs and hold their opponent to 30% shooting in the 2nd half to pick up the blowout victory. https://t.co/lJLxLdkzK1
Penny Hardaway and Memphis with another impressive win. This time they smack Virginia 77-54 to move to 9-2 and get their 7th high level win.
Memphis imposes will on Virginia in Top-25 showdown win https://t.co/ok0ye9VZsH
Memphis wins BIG vs. Virginia! https://t.co/OxkaRzi6uO
NO. 23 MEMPHIS ROLLS PAST NO. 22 VIRGINIA 🐯 The Tigers pick up a third straight win over a ranked opponent 💪 https://t.co/yPBqGhi3IH
No. 23 Memphis CRUSHES No. 22 Virginia. 😱 https://t.co/syV15pt1V5
Final: Memphis 77, Virginia 54. Woof. Cavaliers fall to 9-2.
No. 22 #UVA committed a season-high 18 turnovers, leading to 27 points, as Memphis ran away from the 'Hoos, 77-54, snapping Virginia's five-game win streak. https://t.co/hwznmLuyKG
FINAL: Memphis 77, Virginia 54 The No. 23 Tigers force 18 TOs and use a 26-point outing from David Jones to rout the No. 22 Cavaliers. Nothing short of an impressive performance.
Memphis keeps rolling, dominating Virginia in the second half en route to a 77-54 win. Wins over Texas A&M, Clemson and now Virginia in the last nine days. David Jones with 22+ points in five straight games. I had the Tigers 16th on my AP ballot this week -- 23 is way too low.
Memphis 67, UVA 48 w/ 7:27 left https://t.co/bwNtSr4BfI
Meanwhile, Virginia is on its way to its second loss of the season. Tony Bennett's crew is getting run at Memphis -- 65-44 with 8+ left in the game.
This is such a weird game. UVA only has four more turnovers than Memphis but the Tigers turned that into 16 more points. Throw in 10-13 from the line (vs 4-6) and 44% to 29% from 3…that’ll do it.
Memphis has just been taking it to Virginia from the opening tip. Really think this Tigers team could go deep. https://t.co/tCCJXlyDN0
Memphis 56, UVA 44 w/ 12:01 left in game https://t.co/163rU2nyzs
Memphis 47, UVA 39 w/ 15:59 left in game Tigers had pushed their lead out to 11 pts but Reece Beekman got an and-1 bucket to stop the bleeding for Cavs.
Great help defense by Jake Groves forces a Memphis turnover there but #UVA can't turn it into points. The Tigers lead 45-36 with 16:39 left to play.
Memphis scored 14 points off six #UVA turnovers in that first half... https://t.co/5d5fXZCClZ
HALFTIME: No. 23 Memphis 38, No. 22 UVA 32 Jake Groves scored 9, Reece Beekman 8 and Ryan Dunn 7 for the 'Hoos. David Jones with 16 for the Tigers.
HALF: Memphis 38, UVA 32
Isaac McKneely knocks down two free throws and #UVA is within a point, down 29-28 with 3:32 left in the half. But an offensive tip back puts Memphis ahead 31-28.
Cavs have stopped turning the ball over and forced Memphis to play in the halfcourt. Tigers have missed 4 straight FGs. 3:37 scoring drought for Memphis. 6-0 run for UVA. https://t.co/kuXP8bXT7U
Memphis 29, UVA 26 w/ 3:37 to go until halftime
Memphis 27, UVA 20 w/ 7:14 until halftime https://t.co/hSiqOyAd6y
UVA came into this game averaging *8* TOs per game (2nd-best mark in the country). Cavs have 5 already and Memphis has turned those into 12 pts on the other end. Impressive stuff from Tigers.
UVA came into this game averaging *8* TOs per game (2nd-best mark in the country). Cavs have five already and Memphis has turned those into 12 pts on the other end. Impressive stuff from Tigers.
Memphis has scored 12 points off five #UVA turnovers. The Tigers, not a strong rebounding team, have a 9-7 edge on the glass. Memphis leads 25-18 with 8:17 left in the half.
Top 25 battle, Virginia vs Memphis … GTG! https://t.co/1k2P9v8R3S
It appears that UVA's defense has settled in. Cavs have held Tigers to 1 FG in past 6 attempts. Memphis 15, UVA 12 w/ 11:44 left in 1st half
Walton responds to 8-0 UVA run with a bucket in the paint. Memphis 15, UVA 9 w/ 12:50 left in 1st half
Reece Beekman taking over out of the timeout. He hits a 3, then drives and dishes to Leon Bond for the dunk. #UVA trims the Memphis lead to 13-6 with 14:55 left in the half.
Memphis 13, UVA 1 w/ 16:10 left in 1st half Tigers shooting 5-7 from floor, holding Cavaliers to 0-3 mark. David Jones has 5 pts, Jahvon Quinerly and Ash Hardaway w/ 3 each. https://t.co/Ol7Q0FXLWu
Ashton Hardaway with a 3, Memphis out to a 13-1 lead and #UVA's Tony Bennett calls timeout.
What a start here by Memphis. Nick Jourdain just dove for a loose ball and forced a backcourt violation on Cavaliers. Memphis 10, UVA 1 w/ 16:23 left in 1st half
David Jones. Sheesh. Two quick buckets by him — the first being a sick step-back 3-pointer. Memphis 7, UVA 0 w/ 18:02 left in 1st half
#UVA’s guards taking their practice shots now, 55 minutes before tip off against Memphis. The Tigers like to run so the ‘Hoos depth will be important tonight … https://t.co/fTEtnpjCFB
Reece Beekman took a career-high 18 shots Saturday vs. Northeastern. No. 22 #UVA needed every one of them in a 56-54 win. “We kind of turned it into, me go set a ball screen for him and let him cook. He was the guy who was making things happen for us.” https://t.co/To5dD3T4XR
Reece Beekman absolutely rescued a sluggish No. 22 #UVA tonight, scoring 21 points, including the game-winner with 5.7 seconds left, to give the 'Hoos a 56-54 win over Northeastern. 👇 https://t.co/To5dD3T4XR
Reece Beekman go ahead bucket with 3 seconds left! Virginia holds off mighty Northeastern 56-54. Best Boston-area team we'll play all season. #wahoowa
Reece Beekman hits a tough contested runner with 5.7 seconds left to give No. 22 #UVA a 56-54 lead over Northeastern. Beekman has 21 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists tonight.
Tony Bennett is hot. Looks like he felt like Northeastern inbounded the ball before #UVA had a chance to set up defensively. Huskies go up 54-52 but Reece Beekman hits a pair of FTs with 52.7 left to tie it again.
Final stats from Memphis' 79-77 win over No. 13 Clemson. Penny Hardaway's Tigers scored 17 points off of Clemson's 15 TOs and outscored the visiting Tigers 14-4 on 2nd-chance points en route to another big victory. https://t.co/nBi1Ou2syg
Reece Beekman to Ryan Dunn for the ally-oop and #UVA leads 47-44 with 5:41 to play over Northeastern. Impressive second-half turnaround from the 'Hoos.
Isaac McKneely is back. Hits his second 3 of the second half and #UVA now leads 45-44 with 6:20 to play over Northeastern.
#UVA players not named Reece Beekman: 7 for 21 for 18 points. Reece Beekman: 6 for 11 for 13 points. 'Hoos just cut Northeastern's lead to 37-31 with 15 to play.
Northeastern comes out and scores the first 7 points of the half to extend its lead over No. 22 #UVA to 37-22, prompting Tony Bennett to call timeout just 2:04 into the second half.
HALFTIME: Northeastern 30, No. 22 #UVA 24 'Hoos, showing rust after the exam break, are 10 for 26 from the floor and 0 for 3 from beyond the 3-point line. Reece Beekman has 10 points to lead Virginia.
A 16-2 run now has No. 22 #UVA on top of Northeastern, 20-18 with 4:20 left in the half.
Memphis hands No. 13 Clemson its first loss, 79-77 https://t.co/9KGyaoqSjv https://t.co/Y6XMgopzFL
Memphis Tigers knock off No. 13 Clemson https://t.co/T2MU6QTprA
Memphis has THREE victories against AP Top 25 teams — then-No. 20 Arkansas, then-No. 21 Texas A&M and now No. 24 Clemson. @Memphis_MBB hands Clemson its first loss of the season. https://t.co/o8JhCm5mc9
BATTLE OF THE TIGERS 🐅 Memphis hands No. 13 Clemson its first loss of the season 👀 https://t.co/7fb0oJMxIi
Memphis beats No. 13 Clemson! https://t.co/FKW3oZ9bll
Memphis with another big win. Tigers take down unbeaten Clemson at home following a road victory over Texas A&M. David Jones was a late portal addition, and he’s been terrific for Penny and Memphis.
MEMPHIS TAKES DOWN UNDEFEATED NO. 13 CLEMSON 😤 https://t.co/1Sgm3w1Wkh
FINAL: Memphis 79, No. 13 Clemson 77 Penny Hardaway's Tigers knock off the ACC's Tigers to improve to 8-2 on the season. David Jones leads way w/ 22 points and 6 rebounds.
FINAL: Memphis 79, No. 13 Clemson 78 Penny Hardaway's Tigers knock off the ACC's Tigers to improve to 8-2 on the season. David Jones leads way w/ 22 points and 6 rebounds.
Memphis defeats #13 Clemson 79-77 to pick up their second NET Quad 1 victory of the season. They're putting themselves already in decent shape for Selection Sunday.
Chase Hunter dribbles past halfcourt and calls TO. Memphis 79, Clemson 76 w/ 9.8 secs left
Memphis 73, Clemson 72 w/ 1:20 left Penny called TO after that last bucket by Dillon Hunter.
Memphis 62, Clemson 61 w/ 7:53 left in game
Enjoying this Tigers showdown between Clemson and Memphis
A Nicholas Jourdain 3 followed by an offensive foul by Clemson sets crowd into a frenzy. Wow. Memphis 43, Clemson 40 w/ 15:42 left in game
Great first half in a tough atmosphere. Road underdog Clemson Tigers lead Memphis Tigers by 7 at the break.
HALF: Clemson 39, Memphis 32
A 9-0 Clemson run forces Penny to call TO. Clemson 29, Memphis 23 w/ 6:16 until halftime
Wow. A bucket by Jaykwon Walton makes it a 13-3 run for Memphis over past 3:14. Forces Clemson TO. Memphis 19, Clemson 16 w/ 12:08 left in 1st half
Memphis ties the game now after a 3 from Jahvon Quinerly and two FTs from David Jones. Crowd reallyyy into it now. Memphis 13, Clemson 13 w/ 13:50 left in 1st half
Memphis has responded since going down 11-2 to start game. A bucket by Jahvon Quinerly and then a fast-break euro-step finish by David Jones ignited some energy in the group. Clemson 13, Memphis 6 w/ 15:33 left in 1st half
Clemson 11, Memphis 2 w/ 16:43 left in 1st half Clemson on 6-0 run now after back-to-back 3-pt plays. That last one a 3 by Wiggins.
Clemson 8, Memphis 2 w/ 17:45 left in 1st half