Haggerty, Dainja lead 2nd-half rally in No. 16 Memphis' 84-68 victory over South Florida

Memphis guard Colby Rogers, right, grabs a steal from South Florida forward Jamille Reynolds (2) with help on defense from Memphis center Moussa Cisse, back left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, March 7, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn.

Memphis guard Colby Rogers, right, grabs a steal from South Florida forward Jamille Reynolds (2) with help on defense from Memphis center Moussa Cisse, back left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, March 7, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Nikki Boertman)


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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — PJ Haggerty and Dain Dainja scored 20 points apiece and No. 16 Memphis won the outright American Athletic Conference regular-season title, taking over in the second half to beat South Florida 84-68 on Friday night. Haggerty added eight rebounds and five assists, Tyrese Hunter had 16 points for the Tigers (26-5, 16-2). Dainja was 10 of 13 from the field as Memphis shot 53%. Jayden Reid led the Bulls (13-18, 6-12) with 20 points, and CJ Brown had 11. South Florida has lost three straight and six of seven.

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