Tomlin scores 20 as Memphis beats East Carolina 82-58
Nae'Qwan Tomlin throws down powerful slam dunk vs. East Carolina Pirates
Nae'Qwan Tomlin throws down powerful slam dunk vs. East Carolina Pirates
GREENVILLE, N.C. -- — Nae'Qwan Tomlin had 20 points in Memphis' 82-58 victory over East Carolina on Thursday night.
Tomlin also contributed five rebounds for the Tigers (21-8, 10-6 American Athletic Conference). David Jones added 18 points while shooting 6 for 13 (1 for 6 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free throw line, and he also had 10 rebounds, five assists, and three steals. Nick Jourdain had 14 points and finished 6 of 8 from the field.
RJ Felton finished with 19 points and nine rebounds for the Pirates (14-14, 7-8). East Carolina also got 16 points, eight rebounds and five steals from Brandon Johnson. Cam Hayes also had nine points and four assists.
Memphis took the lead with 15:42 remaining in the first half and did not relinquish it. Jones led his team in scoring with nine points in the first half to help put them up 36-24 at the break. Tomlin scored a team-high 15 points in the second half.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Bart Lenox
- Vladimir Voyard-Tadal
- Todd Austin
2023-24 American Athletic Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
South Florida | 16-2 | - | 25-8 |
Florida Atlantic | 14-4 | 2 | 25-9 |
Charlotte | 13-5 | 3 | 19-12 |
UAB | 12-6 | 4 | 23-12 |
Memphis | 11-7 | 5 | 22-10 |
SMU | 11-7 | 5 | 20-13 |
North Texas | 10-8 | 6 | 19-15 |
Tulsa | 7-11 | 9 | 16-15 |
East Carolina | 7-11 | 9 | 15-18 |
Tulane | 5-13 | 11 | 14-17 |
Temple | 5-13 | 11 | 16-20 |
Wichita State | 5-13 | 11 | 15-19 |
UTSA | 5-13 | 11 | 11-21 |
Rice | 5-13 | 11 | 11-21 |