University of Memphis Athletics
Post-Game Notes
Nov 20, 2009 | Men's Basketball
Nov. 20, 2009
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Post-Game Notes
Memphis (3-1), Tennessee Tech (2-2)
Memphis 92, Tennessee Tech 59
11/20/09
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Elliot Williams scored a career-high 23 points vs. Tennessee Tech. Williams has bested his career-high by two points in each of his first three games as a member of the Memphis Tigers. His previous career-high coming into the season was `15 points against Maryland in the ACC Tournament while he was a member of the Duke Blue Devils
Doneal Mack scored 17 second-half points for the Tigers including the first eight points of the second period. Mack's 20 total points is his highest point total since Nov. 20, 2008 when he scored 19 points against Chattanooga. Mack's career high is 23 points against Pepperdine in 2008
The Tigers recorded 20 or more turnovers for the third consecutive game. Memphis tallied 24 total turnovers on the game
With the win, Memphis improved to 27-24 all-time against Tennessee Tech. Memphis is 20-7 all-time against Tennessee Tech when the game is played in Memphis. The last game prior tonight between the two schools occurred on March 23, 2002
Willie Kemp tallied 11 points vs. Tennessee Tech. The point total is his highest point total since he scored nine points against East Carolina on Jan. 28, 2009