It was not without a bevy of nervous moments, but Memphis basketball overcame a scrappy Rice Owls team Sunday, winning 86-83.

Memphis basketball guard PJ Haggerty speaks to reporters after Sunday's win over Rice in Houston.

Penny Hardaway's Memphis Tigers (18-4, 8-1) fought through adversity and got the job done against conference foe Rice (11-11, ...

The No. 19 University of Memphis men’s basketball team hangs on to take the win over Rice, 86-83, on Sunday afternoon inside ...

Rice was paired with a formidable opponent Sunday afternoon inside Tudor Fieldhouse. Memphis carried a No. 19 national ...

PJ Haggerty had 26 points and eight rebounds, Tyrese Hunter added 19 points and No. 19 Memphis held on to beat Rice 86-83.

PJ Haggerty scored a game-high 26 points and grabbed eight rebounds, and No. 19 Memphis held on to post an 86-83 American ...

The Owls got a 3-pointer from Jacob Dar with 11.8 seconds left in the game to cut the Tigers' lead to 82-81 at Tudor ...

Michigan men's basketball moved to 16-5 (8-2) on the season after defeating Rutgers on Saturday afternoon, 66-63. The ...

No. 19 Memphis visits the Tulane Green Wave after PJ Haggerty scored 23 points in the Tigers' 100-77 victory against the UAB ...

No. 19 Memphis visits the Tulane Green Wave after PJ Haggerty scored 23 points in the Tigers' 100-77 win against the UAB Blazers.

University of Memphis guard PJ Haggerty has been named the American Athletic Conference Player of the Week, the league office announced Monday. It’s the ...