POST GAME NOTES

Jan 12, 2013 | Men's Basketball

Jan. 12, 2013

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Memphis (12-3, C-USA 2-0) 69, UAB (8-9, C-USA 0-2) 53
January 12, 2013
Bartow Arena (Birmingham, Ala.)

Series Notes

Career/Season Highs

Adonis Thomas recorded a season high 9 rebounds and tied a career high with 19 points. Thomas’ previous in season high in rebounds was seven which he last recorded against Lipscomb (12/20/12). The sophomore has recorded 19 points in his career three times with the last coming against VCU (11/22/12).
Tarik Black tied a career high with 13 rebounds. Black has recorded 13 rebounds three times with the last coming aginast UTEP (3/8/12).
D.J. Stephens swatted a career high six blocks. Stephens previous high was five which he last recorded against Tennessee (1/4/12).

Game Leaders

Adonis Thomas led the Tigers with 19 points, the fourth time this season he has led the team.
Tarik Black hauled in 13 rebounds to lead Memphis, the third time he has led the Tigers this season.
Joe Jackson handed out five assists to lead Memphis, the 11^th time he has led the Tigers this season.
Chris Crawford led Memphis with three steals, the third time he has led the team this season.
D.J. Stephens led the Tigers with six blocks, the eighth time he has led Memphis this season.

Game Notes

Joe Jackson (17 points) notched his 11^th straight game scoring in double-figures. Jackson leads the team with 13 double-digit scoring games this season.
Adonis Thomas (19 points), Joe Jackson (17 points), Shaq Goodwin (10 points) and Tarik Black (10 points) each recorded double-figures scoring. For the season, the Tigers are 7-3 when at least three players score in double-figures.
Tarik Black (10 points, 13 rebounds) notched a double-double against UAB. Black has five double-doubles for his career at Memphis.
Tarik Black (13 rebounds) recorded his seventh double-figure rebounding game for his career.
The Tigers are 4-2 on the season when they score between 60 and 69 points.
Adonis Thomas (19 points) and Joe Jackson (17 points) are the only Tigers to record points in all 15 games played this season.