Memphis Wins AAC Championship Over UAB

The Memphis Tigers, led by standout performances from Dain Dainja and PJ Haggerty, secured an 84-72 victory over UAB to win the American Athletic Conference (AAC) tournament championship. Dainja recorded a double-double with 22 points and 12 rebounds, while Haggerty scored a game-high 23 points. Despite injuries to key players, including Tyrese Hunter, Memphis maintained their dominance, marking their third NCAA Tournament appearance in four years under coach Penny Hardaway. This victory continues their successful season, having also won the regular-season conference title. Memphis is now positioned as the AAC's automatic qualifier for the NCAA Tournament, demonstrating resilience and teamwork throughout the season. The game saw Memphis outshoot UAB, with a 47.1% field goal percentage compared to UAB's 34.8%.