Memphis Defeats Michigan State to Reach Maui Invitational Final

Tyrese Hunter and PJ Haggerty led Memphis to a 71-63 victory, securing a spot in the championship game against Auburn.

Memphis guard Tyrese Hunter scored a game-high 23 points, including five 3-pointers, continuing his strong tournament performance.
PJ Haggerty contributed 16 points and nine rebounds, solidifying his impact alongside Hunter in the Tigers' backcourt.
Michigan State narrowed a 15-point deficit to five late in the game, but Memphis regained control with key plays, including a four-point sequence from Hunter.
The Tigers improved to 6-0 this season and will face No. 4 Auburn in the Maui Invitational championship game on Wednesday.
Michigan State, struggling with three-point shooting this season, showed improvement by hitting 35% from beyond the arc but fell to 5-2 overall.