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Clemson Tigers vs Memphis Tigers Wrap - Memphis Wins 79-77

Memphis got 22 points from David Jones en route to a 79-77 victory over Clemson on Saturday at FedExForum.

Memphis won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -3.0-point spread.

Jahvon Quinerly had 17 points for Memphis and Nick Jourdain chipped in with 11 points. Jahvon Quinerly had 6 assists for them, while Malcolm Dandridge was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.

Clemson got 21 points from PJ Hall in a losing cause and another 19 points from Chauncey Wiggins. Ian Schieffelin contributed 6 assists for them, while Ian Schieffelin had 11 rebounds.

Memphis trailed at halftime, 39-33.

Clemson had a 36-33 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Next game, Memphis takes its act home to face Virginia looking for another win. For Clemson, they head home to face Queens.