University of Memphis Athletics
Sunday, October 23
Memphis, Tenn.
4 p.m.
University of Memphis
0-0,0-0AAC
69
vs
60
Christian Brothers University
0-0,0-0Gulf South
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2
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Christian Brothers
27
33
60
Memphis
36
33
69
Memphis Defeats Christian Brothers in First Exhibition, 69-60
Oct 23, 2022 | Men's Basketball
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Memphis Tigers took the floor at FedExForum for the first time Sunday in exhibition play, and after shaking off some rust early, they earned a 69-60 victory over Christian Brothers.
Top transfer Kendric Davis powered the offense with a game-high 22 points and six dimes in 29 minutes of action. DeAndre Williams nearly grabbed a double-double with 12 points and a game-high nine boards in 25 minutes.
Keonte Kennedy had nine points and four rebounds, while Chandler Lawson pulled down six boards. Alex Lomax dished out three assists, grabbed four rebounds and swiped three steals to go along with four points. Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu played 16 minutes and swatted a game-high three blocks to compliment six boards.
Memphis struggled from the field, shooting just 38.5 percent as a team (25-65) and only connected on 2-of-19 attempts from long distance. The Tigers did manage to knock down 17-of-22 from the charity stripe for a 77.3-percent clip.
Christian Brothers was paced by 16 points from Kam Vick, while Nick Deifel added 14 points, seven rebounds and a game-high four steals.
The Tigers now host Lane College next Sunday, Oct. 30, at 1 p.m. in their final exhibition game before the season opener on Monday, Nov. 7 at Vanderbilt.
Season tickets for all 15 home games are available at GoTigersGo.com, with a mobile pass allowing fans to experience a different seating location for each game starting at $99.
How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tiger Men's Basketball, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
FROM THE BENCH - HEAD COACH PENNY HARDAWAY
FROM THE BENCH - KENDRIC DAVIS & DEANDRE WILLIAMS
Top transfer Kendric Davis powered the offense with a game-high 22 points and six dimes in 29 minutes of action. DeAndre Williams nearly grabbed a double-double with 12 points and a game-high nine boards in 25 minutes.
Keonte Kennedy had nine points and four rebounds, while Chandler Lawson pulled down six boards. Alex Lomax dished out three assists, grabbed four rebounds and swiped three steals to go along with four points. Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu played 16 minutes and swatted a game-high three blocks to compliment six boards.
Memphis struggled from the field, shooting just 38.5 percent as a team (25-65) and only connected on 2-of-19 attempts from long distance. The Tigers did manage to knock down 17-of-22 from the charity stripe for a 77.3-percent clip.
Christian Brothers was paced by 16 points from Kam Vick, while Nick Deifel added 14 points, seven rebounds and a game-high four steals.
The Tigers now host Lane College next Sunday, Oct. 30, at 1 p.m. in their final exhibition game before the season opener on Monday, Nov. 7 at Vanderbilt.
Season tickets for all 15 home games are available at GoTigersGo.com, with a mobile pass allowing fans to experience a different seating location for each game starting at $99.
How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tiger Men's Basketball, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
FROM THE BENCH - HEAD COACH PENNY HARDAWAY
FROM THE BENCH - KENDRIC DAVIS & DEANDRE WILLIAMS
Team Stats
CB
Mem
FG%
.355
.385
3FG%
.409
.105
FT%
.636
.773
RB
40
44
TO
13
9
STL
6
7
Game Leaders
Pts
22
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
12
Pts
12
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Pts
9
FGM
4
3FGM
1
FTM
0
Pts
6
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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