Nov. 24, 2012

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Series Notes

• This was the first meeting between the two programs. 
• The Tigers have an overall record of 33-32 versus current members of the Missouri Valley Conference.

Career/Season Highs

• Chris Crawford set a new career high in rebounds with 12. His previous career high was eight coming against UCF (1/18/12).

Game Leaders

• Chris Crawford led the Tigers in scoring (18) and rebounds (12) for his first career double-double. 
• Geron Johnson led Memphis in steals with three. 
• Chris Crawford, Tarik Black, Shaq Goodwin and Stan Simpson each had one block to lead the Tigers.

Game Notes

• Memphis has an all-time record of 153-70 when facing first-time foes. Under head coach Josh Pastner, Memphis is 5-0 against first-time foes. 
• Chris Crawford’s 18-points and 12-rebounds marks the first time this season a Memphis player has recorded a double-double. 
• The Tigers have had at least two players in double-digits scoring in every game this season. 
• The last time Memphis held at team to under 50-points was against UTEP (3/8/12) during the 2012 C-USA Men’s Basketball Tournament. On that day, the Tigers held the Miners to 47-points.