University of Memphis Athletics
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Memphis Holds Off TCU, 75-69
Jan 31, 2004 | Men's Basketball
Jan 31, 2004
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Sean Banks had 26 points, 13 rebounds and five blocked shots as Memphis beat TCU 75-69 on Saturday.
 Sean Banks shoots past TCU forward Chudi Chinweze during the second half.  |
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Antonio Burks scored 17 points and Jeremy Hunt added 12 for the Tigers (14-4, 5-2 Conference USA).
Corey Santee scored a season-high 21 points for TCU (7-11, 3-4), which led 67-62 with 3:38 remaining. Banks put Memphis ahead for good on a shot with 1:44 left.
The game featured 18 lead changes and nine ties, but the Tigers closed the game on a 13-2 run.
Marcus Shropshire scored 17 points for the Horned Frogs, and Chudi Chinweze had 15. Femi Ibikunle grabbed nine rebounds.
Memphis led 36-35 at the half and had 19 second-chance points to TCU's three.
