Cisse scores 14 to carry Memphis past East Carolina 80-53
GREENVILLE, N.C. -- — Moussa Cisse scored 14 points with nine rebounds and Memphis beat East Carolina 80-53 on Sunday.
DeAndre Williams had 11 points and seven rebounds for Memphis (8-5, 4-2 American Athletic Conference). Boogie Ellis scored 11 points and Landers Nolley II had seven rebounds.
Memphis dominated the first half and led 49-18 at halftime. The Pirates’ 18 first-half points were a season low for the team.
Tremont Robinson-White had 15 points for the Pirates (7-4, 1-4), Brandon Suggs scored 11 and Tristen Newton 10.
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Hill lifts Fresno St. past UNLV 67-64
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Feazell lifts McNeese St. past SE Louisiana 95-91
— Keyshawn Feazell tied his career high with 22 points plus 11 rebounds as McNeese State narrowly defeated Southeastern Louisiana 95-91 on Wednesday night.
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No. 20 Arkansas knocks off No. 6 Alabama
The Razorbacks hold the sixth-ranked Crimson Tide to less than 38% shooting from the field in an 81-66 upset.
2020-2021 American Athletic Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita State | 9-2 | - | 13-4 |
| Houston | 12-3 | +1 | 18-3 |
| Memphis | 9-3 | 0.5 | 13-6 |
| SMU | 7-4 | 2 | 11-4 |
| Cincinnati | 6-5 | 3 | 8-8 |
| Tulsa | 7-8 | 4 | 10-10 |
| UCF | 6-10 | 5.5 | 8-11 |
| South Florida | 4-7 | 5 | 8-9 |
| Tulane | 4-10 | 6.5 | 9-10 |
| Temple | 4-10 | 6.5 | 5-10 |
| East Carolina | 2-8 | 6.5 | 8-8 |