Memphis gets back on track with a win at Maryland (
Game 3721605).
The Tigers, now 6-4, pulled off their first true road win by securing the defensive rebound advantage early (locked up a bonus) and challenging the Terrapins by rebounding on offense (busting their bonus a couple times). After a brief back-and-forth, Memphis seized control. Maryland challenged for the lead with a couple of late runs but, as often happens, ran out of energy shortly after taking the lead (had to exhaust their troops getting the territory advantage). A late run put the Tigers in control and allowed them to close out the game.
"It was a hard fought victory," Memphis AD Huntyr Green said, in attendance because he lives in Maryland and, in an odd choice, commutes to Tennessee. "I'm proud of our young men, going into an ACC school and coming out with the 'W.' I expect this will give us some momentum as we're heading into the conference season."