Memphis Beats UAB, Eyes AAC Title and Top Seed

The Memphis Tigers, led by coach Penny Hardaway, maintain a strong record of 24-5 overall and 14-2 in the American Athletic Conference (AAC) after a significant 88-81 victory over UAB. Standout performances from PJ Haggerty and Dain Dainja contributed to the win, bringing Memphis closer to clinching the regular-season AAC title. As they navigate a challenging schedule in both conference and non-conference play, a win against UTSA could secure them the No. 1 seed at the AAC tournament and potentially the regular-season title. Despite recent struggles with three-point shooting, the Tigers are poised to continue their strong performance as March Madness approaches. UAB's loss leaves them at 19-10 and 12-4 in the AAC, showcasing their competitive spirit ahead of the upcoming conference tournament.