MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Tarik Black had career highs with 24 points and 11 rebounds, and Memphis survived the 3-point shooting of Tulane to defeat the Green Wave 66-61 on Saturday.
Black’s dunk with 3 seconds left assured Memphis (22-9, 10-6 Conference USA) of a bye in the first round of the conference tournament next week.
Black was 9 of 12 from the field. Will Barton added 15 for the Tigers, who snapped a two-game losing streak.
Johnny Mayhane led the Green Wave (13-16, 3-13) with 15 points, including 5 of 7 from outside the arc as Tulane shot 50 percent (9 of 18) from 3-point range.
