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Mar 09, 2013 | Men's Basketball

March 9, 2013

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No. 25/20 Memphis (27-4, C-USA 16-0) 86, UAB (15-16, C-USA 7-9) 71
March 9, 2013
FedExForum (Memphis, Tenn.)

Series Notes

This was the 46^th meeting between the two programs.
Memphis leads the all-time series 36-10.
As Conference USA foes, the Tigers lead the series 26-7.
Memphis has won the last 15 meetings with UAB dating back to the 2006 Conference USA Tournament title game.

Career/Season Highs

Joe Jackson recorded a career-high in steals with six; Jackson's previous high was five, which he recorded five times, with the last coming against Ohio (12/5/12).
Joe Jackson tied a career-high with 10 assists; Jackson has recorded 10 assists three times with the last coming against UCF (2/13/13).
Chris Crawford recorded a season-high 20 points; Crawford's previous high was 19, which he recorded twice with the last coming against UCF (3/2/13).

Game Leaders

Chris Crawford led the Tigers with 20 points, the sixth time he has led the team this season.
Joe Jackson recorded nine rebounds to lead Memphis, the second time he has led the Tigers this season.
Joe Jackson notched 10 assists to lead Memphis, the 20^th time he has led the Tigers this season.
Joe Jackson led the team with six steals, the ninth time he has led the Tigers this season.
Shaq Goodwin, Joe Jackson, Tarik Black, Damien Wilson, and Stan Simpson each recorded one block to lead Memphis.

Game Notes

The Tigers finished undefeated in regular season Conference USA play with a record of 16-0. It is the fourth time that Tigers have gone undefeated in C-USA with the last being the 2008-09 campaign. It is the fifth time in program history that Memphis has gone undefeated in conference play.
Joe Jackson (17 points, 10 assists) recorded the second double-double of his career. His first double-double came earlier this season against Rice (1/16/13).
Chris Crawford (20 points) notched the second 20-point game of his career and his sixth straight game scoring in double-figures.
Chris Crawford (20 points), Geron Johnson (19 points), Joe Jackson (17 points) and D.J. Stephens (13 points) all recorded double-figures scoring. The Tigers are 16-4 this season when at least three players score in double-digits.