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Mar 21, 2013 | Men's Basketball

March 21, 2013

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No. 20/17 Memphis (31-4) 54, RV/25 Saint Mary's (28-7) 52
March 21, 2013
NCAA Tournament Second Round
The Palace at Auburn Hills (Auburn Hills, Mich.)

Series Notes

This was the second meeting between the two programs.
Memphis leads the all-time series with St. Mary's 2-0.
Both times that Memphis and St. Mary's have met have been on a neutral floor.

Career/Season Highs

D.J. Stephens recorded a new career high with eight blocks, Stephens previous high was six which he notched twice with the last coming against Tulsa (3/15/13).

Game Leaders

Joe Jackson led the Tigers with 14 points, the 10^th time he has led the team this season.
Chris Crawford and Tarik Black each led Memphis with seven rebounds, the third time for Crawford to lead the Tigers and the sixth time for Black.
Joe Jackson led the Tigers with seven assists, the 21^st time he has led the team this season.
Chris Crawford notched five steals to lead Memphis, the fifth time he has led the Tigers this season.
D.J. Stephens notched eight blocks to lead the Tigers, the 24^th time he has led Memphis this season.

Game Notes

St. Mary's came into the game ranked No. 25 in the USA Today Coaches Poll, giving Memphis head coach Josh Pastner his first win over a ranked opponent.
The Tigers have advanced past their NCAA Tournament opening round game 14 times in the program's history.
Josh Pastner picked-up his first NCAA Tournament win as head coach of the Tigers.
The Tigers now have an all-time record of 33-24 in the NCAA Tournament.
Joe Jackson (14 points), Adonis Thomas (12 points) and Tarik Black (12 points) each notched double-figures scoring for Memphis. The Tigers are 18-4 when at least three players score in double-digits.
Joe Jackson (14 points) notch his 27^th double-figure scoring game of the 2012-13 campaign. Jackson has 62 double-digit scoring games in his time donning the Blue and Gray.