No. 16 Memphis Advances to AAC Semifinals Behind PJ Haggerty's Record-Tying 42 Points

Memphis edges Wichita State 83-80 as standout guard Haggerty delivers a career-high performance to secure a spot in the semifinal against Tulane.

PJ Haggerty scored a career-high 42 points, tying the AAC Tournament single-game scoring record, in Memphis' narrow 83-80 victory over Wichita State.
Haggerty's performance included a pivotal 12-0 second-half run where he scored nine points, helping Memphis secure the lead for good.
The Tigers capitalized on Wichita State's 17 turnovers, converting them into 29 points, and dominated fastbreak opportunities with a 27-9 advantage.
Memphis, now 27-5, has won six straight games and is the top seed in the AAC Tournament, aiming to improve its NCAA Tournament seeding.
Tulane, Memphis' semifinal opponent, advanced after defeating Florida Atlantic 83-76, with standout performances from Asher Woods and Kaleb Banks.