No. 16 Memphis Edges Tulane to Secure Spot in AAC Title Game

PJ Haggerty's late-game heroics and Dain Dainja's double-double propel Tigers to a dramatic 78-77 semifinal victory.

PJ Haggerty, named AAC Player of the Year, scored 18 points and went 14-for-14 from the free-throw line, including clutch shots in the final seconds to secure the win.
Dain Dainja led Memphis with 23 points and 11 rebounds, while Rowan Brumbaugh paced Tulane with 22 points in a closely contested matchup.
Memphis dominated the boards with a 47-34 rebounding advantage, including 22 offensive rebounds, which proved critical in the tight game.
A controversial call in the final minute initially awarded Tulane a basket for goaltending but was overturned after review, shifting momentum in Memphis' favor.
The Tigers, now 28-5, advance to the AAC Championship game on Sunday, where they will face the winner of North Texas vs. UAB, with an NCAA Tournament berth already secured.