No. 19 Memphis Edges East Carolina in Tight AAC Matchup

Memphis secures a 74-70 victory after losing a large lead, with PJ Haggerty's late free throws sealing the win.

Memphis built an 18-point first-half lead but struggled to maintain control as East Carolina tied the game in the final minutes.
PJ Haggerty led Memphis with 25 points, including eight crucial points in the last 2:34, and was perfect on 10 free throws.
East Carolina's C.J. Walker scored 23 points, with nine coming late in the second half, while RJ Felton added 20 points and 13 rebounds.
Both teams shot poorly overall, with Memphis finishing at 41% and East Carolina at 39.3%, and turnovers plagued both sides.
The win extends Memphis' streak to four games and improves their AAC record to 3-0, while East Carolina remains winless on the road against ranked opponents.