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Recap - Memphis Defeats SMU 81-62
Kendric Davis scored 23 points and added 10 assists for a double-double, leading Memphis over SMU, 81-62, on Thursday at Moody Coliseum.
Bettors who backed Memphis were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -6.0 at sportsbooks.
Damaria Franklin had 15 points for Memphis and DeAndre Williams chipped in with 13 points. Kendric Davis had 10 assists for them, while Chandler Lawson was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
SMU got a 15-point performance from Zach Nutall, who was supported by 14 points from Samuell Williamson. Jalen Smith had 3 assists in a losing cause for SMU, while Samuell Williamson grabbed 11 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Memphis were victorious, as the score was 50-38 at the break.
The rebound battle favored SMU as they grabbed 33 boards, while Memphis only had 31
Memphis heads into a battle against Houston. SMU, meanwhile, will have their next action against Cincinnati.