The Tigers take a double-digit lead into the half after one of their best starts of the season. Dainja has been unstoppable and is 8-of-10 with 16 points. Memphis' defensive pressure has forced eight UAB turnovers. Butta Johnson has been the Blazers' best player and has 17 points on 5-of-7 shooting from beyond the arc.

PJ Haggerty scored 23 points, Dain Dainja had a season-high 21 points and eight rebounds and No. 24 Memphis shot 62% in a 100-77 victory over UAB.

The Memphis basketball team picked up a league win over rival UAB on Sunday to improve to 16-4 on the season. After the game, Tigers forward Dain Dainja