University of Memphis Athletics
University of Memphis
UNCG
Tigers Run Past Spartans, 82-62
Mar 14, 2002 | Men's Basketball
March 14, 2002
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Scooter McFadgon scored 21 points to lead five Memphis players in double figures as the Tigers defeated North Carolina-Greensboro 82-62 Thursday night in the first round of the NIT.
McFadgon connected on 8-of-14 from the field, including 2-of-5 from 3-point range, as the Tigers (23-9) used a second-half rally to put the game away.
Dajuan Wagner added 16 points while Chris Massie finished with 15 points and 14 rebounds for Memphis. Reserve Anthony Rice had 14 points as Memphis shot 52 percent.
David Schuck led the Spartans (20-11) with 15 points, and Ronnie Burrell added 10.
A smothering Memphis defense held UNC-Greensboro to 32 percent shooting. The Tigers also dominated the boards 48-29.
The Spartans never led after scoring the game's first basket, but kept the game close through the first 20 minutes. Memphis led 37-29 at halftime as Massie had 11 points and eight rebounds at the break.
The Tigers extended the lead with a 9-4 run to open the second half. They held a 14-point lead midway through the period, then went on a 10-0 run to lead 68-44 when Rice scored on a breakaway layup with about eight minutes left.
Memphis would eventually build the lead to 26 points twice in the second half and coasted to the tournament's second round.
