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Tigers Roar Back: Memphis Stuns No. 10 Louisville!
15 Nov
Summary
- Memphis erased an 18-point deficit to defeat Louisville 98-78.
- Jayden Reid and Tylik Weeks scored 24 points each for Memphis.
- This comeback ranks as the fourth-largest vs. top-10 opponent in 15 years.
The Memphis Tigers secured a stunning 98-78 victory over No. 10 Louisville on Sunday afternoon, erasing an 18-point deficit. This comeback marks the fourth-largest by an unranked team against a top-10 opponent in the past 15 years.
Jayden Reid and Tylik Weeks were instrumental, each scoring 24 points. Reid also contributed 10 assists and five rebounds, while Weeks was efficient from beyond the arc. Julius Thedford added 16 points, and Rihards Vavers chipped in 15.
Louisville initially controlled the game, leading by as many as 18 points in the first half and holding a 52-41 advantage at halftime. However, Memphis dominated the second half, outscoring Louisville 57-26 to secure the emphatic win.
This victory is head coach Penny Hardaway's fifth against a top-10 opponent. The Tigers previously defeated No. 18 Iowa State and narrowly beat VCU this season.
