Davis, Williams help Memphis hold on, beat Texas A&M 83-79

Published December 17, 2022 7:28 PM

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Kendric Davis had 23 points — including a career-high 14 made free throws — and nine assists, DeAndre Williams scored all his 15 points in the second half and Memphis beat Texas A&M 83-79. Julius Marble scored inside to cap an 8-1 spurt that gave Texas A&M a one-point lead — its first since midway through the first half — with 3:20 to play but the Aggies committed turnovers on their next two possessions and Williams scored six consecutive points to give Memphis (9-3) a 74-69 lead with 2 minutes remaining. Davis made 7-of-8 free throws thereon to seal it for the Tigers. Wade Taylor IV hit four 3-pointers and tied his career high with 25 points for Texas A&M (6-4).

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