No. 16 Memphis Advances to AAC Final After Narrow Win Over Tulane

PJ Haggerty's clutch free throws and defensive play secure Memphis' spot in the AAC championship game.

PJ Haggerty, named AAC Player of the Year, scored 18 points and went a perfect 14-for-14 from the free-throw line to lead Memphis to a 78-77 semifinal victory over Tulane.
Haggerty's defensive highlight came in the final 26 seconds, forcing a turnover and calling timeout to help seal the win for the Tigers.
Dain Dainja contributed a double-double with 23 points and 11 rebounds, while Moussa Cisse added 10 points and 11 boards for Memphis.
Memphis will face the winner of North Texas vs. UAB in the AAC championship game as they aim for the league's automatic NCAA Tournament bid.
Tulane's Rowan Brumbaugh led his team with 22 points, but a controversial goaltending call reversal and late turnovers hindered their upset attempt.