Davis posts double-double to lead Memphis past SMU 81-62

Published Mar. 3, 2023 12:34 a.m. ET

Associated Press

DALLAS (AP) — Kendric Davis totaled 23 points and 10 assists to propel Memphis to an 81-62 victory over SMU on Thursday night.

Davis added four steals for the Tigers (23-7, 13-4 American Athletic Conference). Damaria Franklin hit three 3-pointers and scored 15. DeAndre Williams had 13 points.

Zach Nutall led the Mustangs (10-20, 5-12) with 15 points, six rebounds and two blocks. Samuell Williamson added 14 points, 11 rebounds and three steals. Zhuric Phelps had 10 points.

Memphis took the lead with 13:09 left in the first half and never looked back. The score was 50-37 at halftime.

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Both teams next play Sunday. Memphis hosts Houston, while SMU visits Cincinnati.

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