No. 16 Memphis Secures Hard-Fought Win Over Louisiana Tech, 81-71

PJ Haggerty leads the Tigers with 23 points and seven steals in a decisive late-game surge.

Memphis improves to 7-1 after defeating Louisiana Tech 81-71 in a closely contested game at the FedExForum.
PJ Haggerty delivered a standout performance with 23 points, seven steals, six assists, and five rebounds, making all 12 of his free throws.
The Tigers pulled away with an 18-8 run in the final seven minutes after the game was tied at 63-all.
Louisiana Tech, now 7-2, was led by Al Green with 18 points and Sean Newman Jr., who recorded 13 points and 11 assists.
Memphis bounced back from their first loss of the season to Auburn, showcasing resilience and strong offensive execution down the stretch.